College Physics: First Semester Essential Content

Thousands of students use Sterling Test Prep to achieve academic success! Comprehensive coverage of topics covered in a typical first-semester college physics course, teaching the foundational theories and concepts necessary to master the core content. The material is clearly presented and systematically organized for learning important principles and relationships, providing comprehensive preparation. From the foundations of Newtonian physics to the complex mechanisms of wave phenomena, you will develop a better understanding of our physical universe, as well as the relationships between different physics laws. This book is an essential overview of physical laws, principles, and approaches, elucidating multidimensional concepts of mechanics, statics, dynamics, and periodic motion. Learn about kinematics and dynamics, statics and equilibrium, foundations of gravity, energy, work, basic principles of waves, as well as sound and light. Experienced physics instructors analyzed standard college physics curricula and developed the material that builds needed knowledge and skills. Our editorial team reviewed and systematized the content for targeted and effective learning, so students can significantly improve their understanding of the subject and succeed in class.