Physics
Usborne Publishing Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 24. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7460-3796-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations, glossary, tables, charts, diagrams, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-3796-6 (9780746037966)
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Previous edition
Chris Oxlade | etc.
Illustrated Dictionary of Physics
Book
12/1991
Usborne Publishing Ltd
€27.37
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Content
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.