College Physics

Published by OpenStax College, this introductory, algebra-based, two-semester college physics book is grounded with real-world examples, illustrations, and explanations to help students grasp key, fundamental physics concepts. College Physics includes learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs and PhET simulations, and ample practice opportunities to solve traditional physics application problems.
Date:
2016-06-16
Primary Material Type:
Open Textbook
Institution:
Pueblo Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Physics, Kinematics, Dynamics, Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation, Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications, Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws,Thermodynamics, Circuits and DC Instruments, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies, Electromagnetic Waves, Geometric Optics, Special Relativity, Quantum Physics, Atomic Physics, Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
BCCampus
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Other
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Appropriate for use within semester long courses
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
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Derivative Work from Other's Materials:
https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Adjust - Compatible

Copyright / Licensing

Copyright Owner:
BCCampus
Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.