Motion, Forces, and Energy

by Padilla, Michael J.; Miaoulis, Ioannis; Cyr, Martha

• ISBN13: 9780130540973
• ISBN10: 0130540978
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall

Table of Contents

Nature of Science: Understanding Nature's Designs	10	(14)
Motion	14	(28)
Describing and Measuring Motion	16	(12)
Integrating Earth Science: Slow Motion on Planet Earth	28	(6)
Acceleration	34	(8)
Forces	42	(34)
The Nature of Force	44	(8)
Force, Mass, and Acceleration	52	(3)
Friction and Gravity	55	(9)
Action and Reaction	64	(6)
Integrating Space Science: Orbiting Satellites	70	(6)
Forces in Fluids	76	(28)
Pressure	78	(8)
Transmitting Pressure in a Fluid	86	(4)
Floating and Sinking	90	(7)
Integrating Technology: Applying Bernoulli's Principle	97	(7)
Work and Machines	104	(34)
What Is Work?	106	(4)
Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency	110	(8)
Simple Machines	118	(14)
Integrating Life Science: Machines in the Human Body	132	(6)
Energy and Power	138	(28)
The Nature of Energy	140	(8)
Energy Conversion and Conservation	148	(6)
Integrating Earth Science: Energy Conversions and Fossil Fuels	154	(4)
Power	158	(8)
Thermal Energy and Heat	166	(28)
Temperature and Thermal Energy	168	(3)
The Nature of Heat	171	(10)
Integrating Chemistry: Thermal Energy and States of Matter	181	(6)
Uses of Heat	187	(7)
Interdisciplinary Exploration: Bridges---From Vines to Steel	194	(21)
Reference Section
Skills Handbook	202	(13)
Think Like a Scientist	202	(2)
Making Measurements	204	(2)
Conducting a Scientific Investigation	206	(2)
Thinking Critically	208	(2)
Organizing Information	210	(2)
Creating Data Tables and Graphs	212	(3)
Appendix A: Laboratory Safety	215	(3)
Glossary	218	(3)
Index	221	(3)
Acknowledgments	224