A comprehensive introduction to physics is provided by this book which devotes many sections to basic physics and applications of fundamental principles. The text treats physics as an experimental science, not as an abstract discipline.

Furthermore, over 50 examples and nearly 300 exercises and problems have been added. This edition uses only SI units and units approved for use with that system.

Partial table of contents:
THE GENERAL LAWS OF MOTION.
Motion in a Straight Line.
Motion in Two Dimensions.
Newton's Laws of Motion.
Statics.
Circular Motion.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS IN MECHANICS.
Work, Energy, and Power.
Linear and Angular Momentum.
Elastic Properties of Materials.
Vibrational Motion.
HEAT.
Temperature and the Behavior of Gases.
Thermodynamics.
Thermal Properties of Matter.
FLUIDS.
The Mechanics of Nonviscous Fluids.
Viscous Fluid Flow.
Cohesive Forces in Liquids.
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM.
Electric Forces, Fields, and Potentials.
Direct Currents.
Nerve Conduction.
Magnetism.
Induced Currents and Fields.
WAVE MOTION.
The Description of Wave Motion.
Sound.
Wave Properties of Light.
Mirrors, Lenses, and Optical Instruments.
Appendices.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Problems.
Index.