New Release: Honors Physics Essentials

HPE-Cover Honors Physics Essentials is an easy-to-read guide to algebra-based introductory physics, featuring more than 500 worked-out problems with full solutions and covering topics such as: kinematics, dynamics, momentum, impulse, gravity, uniform circular motion, rotational kinematics, work, energy, power, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, microelectronics, waves, sound, optics, thermal physics, fluids, and modern physics.

This book is designed to assist beginning physics students in their high school and introductory college physics courses as an invaluable supplemental resource in class as well as a review guide for standardized physics assessments such as the SAT Subject Test in Physics, PRAXIS Physics, AP Physics, and CST Physics exams.

Honors Physics Essentials is integrated with the APlusPhysics.com website, which includes online question and answer forums, videos, animations, and supplemental problems to help you master high school physics.

The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics

New book release by our friend Jim Kakalios, author of The Physics of Superheroes and first guest on our Physics In Action podcast:

 

amazing_b1 As a young science fiction fan, physicist James Kakalios marveled at the future predicted in the pulp magazines, comics, and films of the ’50s and ’60s. By 2010, he was sure we’d have flying cars and jetpacks. But what we ended up with—laptop computers, MRI machines, Blu-ray players, and dozens of other real-life marvels—are even more fantastic. In The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, he explains why the development of quantum mechanics enabled our amazing present day.

In his trademark style, Kakalios uses pop culture examples—everything from the graphic novel Watchmen to schlock horror movies of the ’50s—to elucidate some of the most complex science there is. And he brings to life the groundbreaking scientists whose discoveries made our present life possible. Along the way, he dispels the misconception that quantum mechanics is unknowable by mere mortals.

PIA Podcast Episode 23: Star Wars, Newton’s Laws, and Springs!

lady_news_anchor_hg_wht Students have published the first Physics in Action podcast episode of season 3, featuring a look at physics in the Star Wars universe, a retro-styled look at Newton’s Laws of Motion, and an investigation into springs.  You can subscribe for free through iTunes, or download directly from the APlusPhysics.com website.  Great start to a new season, guys!

 

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AP Physics C Introduction

Agenda:

  • Index Cards
  • Fire Drills
  • Expectations
  • Hallway -> Laser Pointers

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