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PIRA Classification Scheme
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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-Statistics of Rigid Bodies |
1K-Applications of Newton's Laws |
1L-Gravity |
1M-Work and Energy |
1N-Linear Momentum |
1Q-Rotational Dynamics |
1R-Properties of Matter |
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Fluid Mechanics
2A-Surface Tension |
2B-Statics of Fluids |
2C-Dynamics of Fluids |
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Sound, Oscillations, and Waves
3A-Oscillations |
3B-Wave Motion |
3C-Acoustics |
3D-Instruments |
3E-Sound Reproduction |
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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 |
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Electricity and Magnetism
5A-Electrostatics |
5B-Electric Fields and Potential |
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 |
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Optics
6A-Geometrical Optics |
6B-Photometry |
6C-Diffraction |
6D-Interference |
6E-Interference |
6F-Color |
6H-Polarization |
6J-The Eye |
6Q-Modern Optics |
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Modern Physics
7A-Quantum Effects |
7B-Atomic Physics |
7D-Nuclear Physics |
7E-Elementary Particles |
7F-Relativity |
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Astronomy
8A-Planetary Astronomy |
8B-Stellar Astronomy |
8C-Cosmology |
Equipment
9A-Support Systems |
9B-Electronic |
9C-Mechanical |