Length8h 51m
About this audiobook
"Foundational Principles of Physics" covers everything you ever wanted to know about physics, from the basics to cutting-edge theories. We start with the history of physics and the scientific method, then dive into core concepts such as force, motion, energy, and momentum.
We emphasize the importance of math in physics, teaching algebra, trigonometry, and calculus along the way to help you understand the equations behind physics concepts. Mechanics is a significant focus, covering the rules that govern motion, forces, and energy. The book also explores other areas of physics like thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics topics like relativity and quantum mechanics.
"Foundational Principles of Physics" is written clearly and uses real-world examples to explain difficult concepts. This book is perfect for students, educators, and anyone who wants to learn more about how the universe works.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature, Education and Learning
Length8 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 20, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Physics
21.1 Definition and Scope of Physics
31.2 Branches of Physics
41.3 Applications and Relevance
51.4 Historical Development of Physics
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6CHAPTER 2 Mathematical Tools for Physics
72.1 Fundamental Mathematical Concepts
82.2 Algebra and Trigonometry
92.3 Calculus in Physics
10conclusion
11CHAPTER 3 Mechanics
123.1 Kinematics
133.2 Dynamics
143.4 Conservation of Momentum
153.5 Circular Motion and Gravitation
163.6 Conclusion
17CHAPTER 4 Thermodynamics
184.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions
194.2 Laws of Thermodynamics
204.3 Heat and Temperature
214.4 Thermal Expansion and Heat Transfer
22CHAPTER 5 Wave and Optics
235.1 Wave Properties:
245.2 Sound Waves:
255.3 Electromagnetic Waves:
265.4 Geometric Optics:
275.5 Wave Optics:
28CHAPTER 6 Electricity and Magnetism
296.1 Electric Charge and Fields:
306.2 Electric Potential and Capacitance:
316.3 Electric Current and Circuits:
326.4 Magnetism and Magnetic Fields:
336.5 Electromagnetic Induction:
34CHAPTER 7 Modern Physics
357.1 Special Theory of Relativity:
367.2 Quantum Mechanics:
377.3 Atomic and Nuclear Physics:
387.4 Particle Physics:
397.6 Higgs Boson:
40CHAPTER 8 Applications of Physics
418.1 Physics in Medicine:
428.2 Physics in Technology:
438.3 Environmental Physics:
44CHAPTER 9 Frontiers in Physics
459.1 Dark Matter and Dark Energy:
469.2 String Theory and Beyond:
479.3 Quest for Unified Theories:
48CHAPTER 10 Conclusion
4910.1 Recapitulation of Key Principles:
5010.2 The Future of Physics:
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