Lecture-aligned numbering (July 2026)

Introduction to Physics

This edition uses the LibreTexts chapter and section numbering preserved in the July 7, 2026 course PDF. It matches the numbering called “new LibreTexts chapter and section numbers” in the recorded lectures for Physics 10 at College of Alameda. LibreTexts subsequently changed its numbering on September 17, 2026, so its current numbering may differ.

Preface

Getting started

Chapter 0: Introduction

Unit 1: Mechanics I - Motion and Forces

Chapter 1: Kinematics
Chapter 2: Dynamics

Unit 2: Mechanics II - Energy and Momentum, Oscillations and Waves, Rotation, and Fluids

Chapter 3: Work and Energy
Chapter 4: Impulse and Momentum
Chapter 5: Oscillations and Waves
Chapter 6: Rotation
Chapter 7: Fluids

Unit 3: Classical Physics - Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Light

Chapter 8: Thermal Physics
Chapter 9: Electricity
Chapter 10: Magnetism
Chapter 11: Light

Unit 4: Modern Physics - Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, and Nuclear and Particle Physics

Chapter 12: Quantum Mechanics
Chapter 13: Special Relativity
Chapter 14: Nuclear and Particle Physics

Appendices

15: Atomic Masses
16: Selected Radioactive Isotopes
17: Useful Information
18: Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation