Bath Advanced Science: Physics
2nd Edition
Published on 25. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-17-438731-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents information in an accessible format and easily manageable sections. Broadens knowledge by presenting science in context, with a strong emphasis on economic, social and environmental issues. It encourages interactive learning through a range of methods including investigations, data handling, exercises and questions throughout the text. There is new, increased coverage of communication and transport. It prepares students for the examinations with examination questions with answers, help and advice.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1646 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-17-438731-2 (9780174387312)
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Content
Theme 1 Measurement: physical quantities and units; measurement techniques; scalars and vectors. Theme 2 Newtonian mechanics: motion Newton's laws of motion; equilibrium; momentum, work, energy and power; circular motion; gravitation. Theme 3 Oscillations: free and forced oscillations; wave motion; optics; wave interaction. Theme 4 Electromagnetism: electric current; electrical circuits; electric field; capacitance; magnetic field; electromagnetic induction; alternating current (a.c.) theory; electronics. Theme 5 Matter: phases of matter; deformation of solids; temperature and thermal energy; gases; the first law of thermodynamics; charged particles; atomic structure; the quantum theory; microcosm. appendices: answers to questions; useful data; guidelines for data analysis exercises.