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1. Mechanics
1A. Measurement
1C. Motion in One Dimension
1D. Motion in Two Dimensions
1E. Relative Motion
1F. Newton’s First Law
1G. Newton’s Second Law
1H. Newton’s Third Law
1J. Statics of Rigid Bodies
1K. Applications of Newton’s Laws
1L. Gravity
1M. Work and Energy
1N. Linear Momentum and Collisions
1Q. Rotational Dynamics
1R. Properties of Matter
2. Fluid Mechanics
2A. Surface Tension
2B. Fluid Statics
2C. Fluid Dynamics
3. Oscillations and Waves
3A. Oscillations
3B. Wave Motion
3C. Acoustics
3D. Instruments
3E. Sound Reproduction
4. Thermodynamics
4A. Thermal Properties of Matter
4B. Heat and the First Law
4C. Change of State
4D. Kinetic Theory
4E. Gas Law
4F. Entropy and the Second Law
5. Electricity and Magnetism
5A. Electrostatics
5B. Electric Fields and Potentials
5C. Capacitance
5D. Resistance
5E. Electromotive Force and Current
5F. DC Circuits
5G. Magnetic Materials
5H. Magnetic Fields and Forces
5J. Inductance
5K. Electromagnetic Induction
5L. AC Circuits
5M. Semiconductors and Tubes
5N. Electromagnetic Radiation
6. Optics
6A. Geometrical Optics
6B. Photometry
6C. Diffraction
6D. Interference
6F. Color
6H. Polarization
6J. The Eye
6Q. Modern Optics
7. Modern Physics
7A. Quantum Effects
7B. Atomic Physics
7D. Nuclear Physics
7E. Elementary Particles
7F. Relativity
8. Astronomy
8A. Planetary Astronomy
8B. Stellar Astronomy
8C. Cosmology
8D. Miscellaneous
8E. Astronomy Teaching Techniques
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1H. Newton’s Third Law
1H.10. Action and Reaction
1H.11. Recoil