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Preface: Introduction to STEM
Adam Maltese and Joey Wu
P-1. Physical Quantities, Units, and Measurements
Physics Department of Douglas College; OpenStax; and Joey Wu
P-2. Lab Safety Rules
Joey Wu and Adam Maltese
P-3 What is Science?
Joey Wu
P-4. Accuracy, Precision, and Errors
1.1 Matter, mass and volume
1.2 Atom and Atomic Theory
1.3 Nucleus
1.4 Isotopes and Elements
1.5 Classification of Matter (Element, Compound, Mixture)
Joey Wu and OpenStax
1.6 Periodic Table
1.7 Physical and Chemical Properties
1.8.1 Density
1.8.2 States of Matter
1.8.3 Phase Change
1.9.1 Introduction to Chemical Reactions and Equations
1.9.2 Balancing Chemical Equations
Adam Maltese; Joey Wu; and OpenStax
2.1 Motion
2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2.3 Time, Velocity, and Speed
Department of Physics and Astronomy at Douglas College and OpenStax
2.4 Acceleration
2.5 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
Department of Physics and Astronomy at Douglas College; OpenStax; and Joey Wu
2.6 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
3.1 Development of Force Concept
3.2 Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
3.3 Friction
1. 3.4 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
2. 3.5 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
3. 3.6 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Work, Kinetic, and Potential Energy
5.2 Conservation of Energy
Joey Wu and amaltese
5.3 Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
5.4 World Energy Use
5.5 Heat
5.6 Heat Transfer
Appendix
Periodic Table of the Elements
David W. Ball
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