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Physics Chris Oxlade

Physics By Chris Oxlade

Summary

This volume offers a fact-packed and densely illustrated study guide with clear definitions and images which aim to strip away the complexities of difficult science concepts. It covers topics such as electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear power, reflection and refraction.

Physics Summary

Physics by Chris Oxlade

This volume offers a fact-packed and densely illustrated study guide for GCSE students and beyond. Clear definitions and images aim to strip away the complexities of difficult science concepts. A helpful glossary, comprehensive index and tables, charts and diagrams are also included. It covers topics such as electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear power, reflection and refraction.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Mechanics and general physics: atoms and molecules; forces; energy; motion; dynamics; turning forces; periodic motion; gravitation; machines; molecular properties; density. Part 2 Heat: temperature; transfer of heat; effects of heat transfer; expansion on heating; behaviour of gases. Part 3 Waves: waves; reflection, refraction and diffraction; wave interference; sound waves; perception of sound; electromagnetic waves; light; reflection of light; refraction of light; optical instruments. Part 4 Electricity and magnetism: static electricity; potential and capacitance; electric current; controlling current; semiconductors; electrolysis; cells and batteries; magnets; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; electric meters; electromagnetic induction; cathode rays. Part 5 Atomic and nuclear physics: atomic structure; atomic and nuclear energy; radioactivity; detecting and measuring radioactivity; uses of radioactivity; nuclear fission and fusion; power from nuclear reactions. Part 6 General physics information: quantities and units; equations, symbols and graphs; measurements; accuracy and errors; fields and forces; vectors and scalars; numbers; circuit symbols; transistors and gates; properties of substances; useful constants and values; elements.

Additional information

GOR001725484
9780746037966
0746037961
Physics by Chris Oxlade
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Usborne Publishing Ltd
2000-03-24
128
N/A
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