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Physics for the Utterly Confused Daniel Oman Robert Oman
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Contents How to Use This Book
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Advice to the Utterly Confused
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1. Mathematical Background
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2. Motion in One Dimension
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3. Motion in Two Dimensions
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4. Forces
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5. Torque and Equilibrium
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6. Circular Motion
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7. Work and Energy
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8. Impulse and Momentum
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9. Rotational Motion
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10. Rotational Dynamics
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11. Fluids
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12. Heat and Calorimetry
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13. Thermodynamics
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14. Springs, Waves, and Sound
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15. Electric Forces and Fields
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16. Electric Potential and Capacitance
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17. Direct Current Circuits
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18. Magnetism
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19. Induction
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20. AC Circuits
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21. Light
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22. Mirrors and Lenses
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23. Interference and Polarization
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24. Relativity
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25. Quantum Physics
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