Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction and mathematical concepts --Kinematics in one dimension -- Kinematics in two dimensions -- Forces and Newton's laws of motion -- Dynamics of uniform circular motion -- Work and energy -- Impulse and momentum -- Rotational kinematics -- Rotational dynamics -- Simple harmonic motion and elasticity -- Fluids -- Temperature and heat -- The transfer of heat -- The ideal gas law and kinetic theory -- Thermodynamics -- Waves and sound -- The principle of linear superposition and interference phenomena -- Electric forces and electric fields -- Electric potential energy and the electric potential -- Electric circuits -- Magnetic forces and magnetic fields -- Electromagnetic induction -- Alternating current circuits -- Electromagnetic waves -- The reflection of light: mirrors -- The refraction of light: lenses and optical instruments -- Interference and the wave nature of light -- Special relativity -- Particles and waves -- The nature of the atom -- Nuclear physics and radioactivity -- Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles.