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Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation

Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation

Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation

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The Nelson Physics 12 University Preparation - Student Textbook supports the Ontario Ministry of Education
Course: Physics, Grade 12, University Prepration, Course Code: SPH4U
 
Author Team: Dan Bruni, Greg Dick, Jacob Speijer, Charles Stewart
 
It has these units and chapters:
Unit 1: Dynamics
Chapter 1: Kinematics
  1.1 Motin and Motion Graphs
  1.2 Equations of Motion
  1.3 Displacement in Two Dimensions
  1.4 Velocity and Acceleration in Two Dimensions
  1.5 Projectile Motion
  1.6 Relative Motion
Investigation: 1.5.1: Investigation Projectile Motion
Chapter 2: Dynamics
  2.1 Forces and Free-Body Diagrams
  2.2 Newton's Laws of Motion
  2.3 Applying Newton's Laws of Motion
  2.4 Forces of Friction
  2.5 Explore an Application in Dynamics: Linear Actuators
  2.6 Physics Journal: the Phyics of Downhill Skiing
Investigation 2.3.1: Static Equilibrium of Forces
Investigation 2.4.1: Inclined Plane and Friction
Investigation 2.4.2: Motion and Pulleys
Chapter 3: Uniform Circular Motion
  3.1 Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference
  3.2 Centripetal Acceleration
  3.3 Centripetal Force
  3.4 Rotating Frames of Reference
  3.5 Physics Journal: The Physics of Roller Coasters
  3.6 Explore an Issue in Dynamics: Improvements in Athletic Technology
Investigation 3.3.1: Simulating Uniform Circular Motion
Investigation 3.3.2: Analyzing Uniform Circular Motion
 
Unit 2: Energy and Momentum
Chapter 4: Work and Energy
  4.1 Work Done by a Constant Force
  4.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
  4.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
  4.4 Explore an Issue in Energy Generation: Gravitational Potential Energy and Hydroelectricity
  4.5 The Law of Conservation of Energy
  4.6 Elastic Potential Energy and Simple Harmonic Motion
  4.7 Springs and Conservation of Energy
Investigation 4.2.1: The Work-Energy Theorem
Investigation 4.5.1: Energy and Pulleys
Investigation 4.7.1: Energy and Springs
Chapter 5: Momentum and Collisions
  5.1 Momentum and Impulse
  5.2 Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension
  5.3 Collisons
  5.4 Head-on Elastic Collisions
  5.5 Collisions in Two Dimensions
  5.6 Explore Applications of Momentum: Staying Safe at Every Speed
  5.7 Physics Journal: Momentum and the Neurtino
Investigation: 5.2.1: Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension
Investigation: 5.4.1: Head-on Elastic Collisions
Investigation: 5.5.1: Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
 
Unit 3: Gravitational, Electric, and Magnetic Fields
Chapter 6: Newtonian Gravitation
  6.1 Newtonian Gravitation
  6.2 Orbits
  6.3 Explore Applications of Gravitational Fields: Satellites
  6.4 Physics Journal: General Relativity
Investigation 6.1.1: Universal Gravitation
Investigation 6.2.1: Design a Solar System
Chapter 7: Electric Fields
  7.1 Properties of Electric Charge
  7.2 Coulomb's Law
  7.3 Electric Fields
  7.4 Potential Difference and Electric Potential
  7.5 Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy Due to Point Charges
  7.6 The Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
Investigation: 7.2.1: Coulomb's Law
Investigation: 7.6.1: The Millikan Experiment
Chapter 8: Magnetic Fields
  8.1 Magnets and Electromagnets
  8.2 Magnetic Force on Moving Charges
  8.3 Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
  8.4 Motion of Charges Particles in Magnetic Fields
  8.5 Applications of Electric and Magnetic Fields
  8.6 Explore an Application in Electromagnetic Fields: Particle Accelerators
Investigation: 8.2.1: Observing the Magnetic Force on a Moving Charge
 
Unit 4: The Wave Nature
Chapter 9: Waves and Light
  9.1 Properties of Waves and Light
  9.2 Refraction and Total Internal Reflection
  9.3 Diffraction and Interference of Water Waves
  9.4 Light: Wave or Particle?
  9.5 Interference of Light Waves: Young's Double-Slit Experiment
  9.6 Explore an Issue in Light-Based Technology: Should Governments Restrict Network Access?
Investigation: 9.3.1: Properties of Water Waves
Investigation: 9.3.2: Interference of Waves in Two Dimensions
Investigation: 9.5.1: Young's Double-Slit Experiment
Chapter 10: Applications of the Waves Nature of Light
  10.1 Interference in Thin Films
  10.2 Single-Slit Diffraction
  10.3 The Diffraction Grating
  10.4 Electromagnetic Radiation
  10.5 Polarization of Lightwa
  10.6 Explore Applications of Light Technology: Electromagnetic Waves
  10.7 Physics Journal: Light Nanotechnology and Counterfeit Prevention
  10.8 Explore an Issue in Light Technology: Global Positioning Systems
Investigation 10.1.1: Investigatin Interference Using Air Wedges
Investigation 10.2.1: Diffraction of Light Using Slit
Investigation 10.3.1: CD and DVD Storage Capacity
 
Unit 5: Revolutions in Modern Physics: Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity
Chapter 11: Relativity
  11.1 The Special Theory of Relativity
  11.2 Time Dilation
  11.3 Length Contraction, Simultaneity, and Relativistic Momentum
  11.4 Mass-Energy Equivalence
Investigation 11.2.1: Analyzing Relativistic Data
Chapter 12: Quantum Mechanics
  12.1 Introducing Quantum Theory
  12.2 Photons and the Quantuam Theory of Light
  12.3 Wave Properties of Classical Particles
  12.4 Explore an Application in Qantum Mechanics: Medical Diagnostic Tools
  12.5 Physics Journal: Raymond Laflamme and Quantum Information Theory
  12.6 The Standard Model of Elementary Particles
Investigation 12.2.1: The Photoelectric Effect
Investigation 12.2.2: Determining Planck's
Investigation 12.6.1: Laser Simulation
 
For each chapter, there are Summary, Self-Quiz and Review.
For each unit, there are Task, Self-Quiz and Review.
Numerical and short answers are given at the end of the textbook.
Hardcover, 745 pages, book size: 22 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm