Physics Around Us: How and Why Things Work

This book is suitable for a first year, non-calculus physics course. It covers mechanics, fluids, gravitation, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics, including atoms, an introduction to quantum mechanics, special relativity, and nuclear and particle physics. Trigonometric functions and vectors are introduced as needed.

Readership: Advanced high school students, beginning college students and all individuals interested in transition school physics.