Physics

by Breithaupt, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780230231924
• ISBN10: 0230231926
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-02
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

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Author Biography

JIM BREITHAUPT was Head of Science and Maths at Wigan and Leigh College. He is also the author of Understanding Physics for Advanced Level.

Table of Contents

Preface
How to use this Book
Acknowledgements
Units and Measurements
PART I: WAVES
Properties of Waves
Sound
Optics
Electromagnetic Waves
PART II: PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Matters and Molecules
Thermal Properties of Materials
Strength and Solids
Pressure
PART III: MECHANICS
Forces in Equilibrium
Dynamics
Force and Motion
Energy and Power
PART IV: ELECTRICITY
Introduction to Electricity
Electric Circuits
Capacitors
Electronics
PART V: FIELDS
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Induction
Alternating Current
PART VI: ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Electrons and Protons
Radioactivity
Energy from the Nucleas
PART VII: FURTHER PHYSICS
Gases
Thermodynamics
Uniform Circular Motion
Gravitation
Simple Harmonic Motion
Fluid Flow
Further Questions
Using Spreadsheets
List of Experiments in the Book
Location Guide to Mathematical Skills
Summary of Equations
Useful Data
Answers to In-text Questions and Revision Questions
Glossary
Index

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