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College Physics, by Knight, Jones, & Field, 4th ed.

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Ch 1: Representing Motion
What is the definition of motion,
The path along which an object tr...,
In physics we use model to simpli...
15  cards
Ch 2: Motion in One Dimension
The most important concept to und...,
The position vs time graph for a ...,
What is the velocity equation for...
3  cards
Ch 3: Vectors and Motion in Two Dimensions
What is the formula for accelerat...,
Define centripetal acceleration,
What is a radian defined as
5  cards
Ch 4: Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion
A force acts on an object forces ...,
A constant force produces a const...,
A long range force is a force tha...
7  cards
Ch 5: Applying Newton's Laws
The definition of apparent weight...,
If you are in equilibrium your we...,
In an elevator problem if the app...
7  cards
Ch 6: Circular Motion, Orbits, and Gravity
For an object in uniform circular...,
For an object in uniform circular...,
The time interval it takes for an...
12  cards
Ch 7: Rotational Motion
If an object is rotating clockwis...,
Likewise rotation in the counter ...,
The angular displacement of a rot...
11  cards
Ch 8: Equilibrium and Elasticity
An old fashioned tire swing exert...,
What are the two conditions requi...,
For an object in static equilibri...
14  cards
Ch 9: Momentum
What are the units of momentum,
A collision is a short ________ i...,
A soccer ball is _______ and when...
6  cards
Ch 11: Using Energy
The work energy equation includes...,
Given the example of a water pump...,
Generally we can define _________...
5  cards
Ch 12: Thermal Properties of Matter
What is the conversion factor for...
1  cards
Ch 13: Fluids
A fluid exerts an upward buoyant ...,
What is the formula for the buoya...,
Buoyant force does not depend on
5  cards
Ch 15: Traveling Waves and Sound
What is a wave,
The wave speed is dictated by the...,
Is the speed of light always 3 x ...
36  cards
Ch 16: Superposition and Standing Waves
0  cards
Ch 17: Wave Optics
When light travels more slowly th...,
The spreading of diffraction beco...,
The index of refraction is
11  cards
Ch 18: Ray Optics
A diverging lens always has a neg...,
A lens is a transparent object th...,
183 when a ray is transmitted int...
4  cards
Ch 19: Optical Instruments
What is the si unit for refractiv...,
A converging lens has a ________ ...,
Which kind of lens corrects for n...
6  cards
Ch 20
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Ch 21
0  cards
Ch 24: Magnetism
Magnetic poles and ________ _____...,
The end of magnet that point nort...,
If the north pole of one magnet i...
15  cards

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