Dot Point Learning Systems
Information on the DPLS Physics book
This is an interactive digital book designed by Dot Point Learning Systems for the ready and easy understanding of the main aspects of physics. By using this book as recommended, a reader can significantly reduce the time required to learn physics.
The book requires no prior knowledge of any area of science, and is suitable for secondary school students in all grades. The book is also suitable for tertiary students who require a method to quickly learn or quickly revise physics topics.
Requirements to use
The book requires a PC with Internet Explorer installed. The book does not require any other software, and does not require connection to the Internet.
The book will readily run from a USB.
The book is downloaded as a Zip file after purchase. This Zip file is approximately 14.0 Mb in size. Instructions on how to download the Zip file are sent in an email immediately following purchase.
Chapters
- Physics introduction
- Scalar and vector quantities
- Motion
- Force
- Newton's 3 Laws of motion.
- Energy, work and power
- Heat and temperature
- Waves
- Sound
- Light
- Magnetism
- Electrostatics
- Electricity
Additional sections include: -
- Representing motion
- Projectile motion
- Mirrors
- Momentum, impulse and torque
- Uniform circular motion and satellite motion
- Gas laws
- Quantum numbers
- Spectral analysis
- Electrolysis
- Measuring systems
Formatting of information
The text in the book is especially formatted to be quickly read and easily understand.
- Information is presented in different ways, with a number of methods available for revision.
- Tools can be used to form a mental picture of important key terms.
- Immediate self testing is available for any section of text.
- Any section of text can be quickly summarised by clicking a button.
- Tables are fully interactive, and incorporate tools to help remember the data.
- Specially prepared note sheets are available for note taking by the reader.
- A extensive glossary of physics terms can be called with right click.
- Most diagrams are interactive, and clearly explained with arrows and text boxes.
Tools and utilities
A reference and utilities section can be called with right click. The reference section contains numerous data reference tables and lists of information. There are over 60 calculators for physics equations that can solve for any variable in the equation.
- Each calculator has the equation clearly described in words as well as SI units.
- Each calculator has tools to help form a mental picture of the equation.
- There are interactive step by step guides for solving example problems for various equations.
The utilities section contains a number of calculators and converters including: -
- A comprehensive measurement converter.
- A scientific calculator that can also calculate molecular mass to incorporate molecular formula into a calculation.
- A molar mass calculator that can find the % of elements in a compound, together with mass and number of mol.
- An area and volume calculator.
- A gas law calculator that calculates results according to temperature, pressure, volume and moles of gas.
- An electrical circuit calculator that calculates resistance, voltage, current and power of an electrical circuit.
- A vector addition calculator that calculates the resultant vector of up to 10 individual vectors.
- A triangle calculator that calculates the length of sides and angles of a triangle.
- A significant figure calculator for learning to use significant figures.
- A statistical calculator that calculates several statistics from a set of data and prepares the data for a histogram.