Physics

Cover
Contents
Preface
How to use this book
Acknowledgements
Units and Measurements
	Philosophy and practice in science
	The S.I. system of units
	Symbols and equations in physics
	Making measurements in physics
	Uncertainty and accuracy
PART 1 Mechanics
	Unit 1 Forces in Equilibrium
		Force as a vector
		Turning effects
		Stability
		Friction
		Equilibrium conditions
	Unit 2 Dynamics
		Speed and distance
		Speed and velocity
		Acceleration
		The equations for uniform acceleration
		Acceleration due to gravity
		Rates of change
	Unit 3 Force and Motion
		Newton’s laws of motion
		Force and momentum
		Conservation of momentum
	Unit 4 Energy and Power
		Work and energy
		Power and energy
		Efficiency
		Energy resources
PART 2 Properties of Materials
	Unit 5 Matter and Molecules
		States of matter
		Elements and compounds
		The Avogadro constant,
		Intermolecular forces
	Unit 6 Thermal Properties of Materials
		Thermal expansion
		Specific heat capacity
		Specific latent heat
		Heat transfer
		More about thermal conduction
	Unit 7 Strength of Solids
		Measuring force
		Force and materials
		Stress and strain
		Stress versus strain curves
		Elastic energy
	Unit 8 Pressure
		Pressure and force
		Hydraulics
		Pressure in a fluid at rest
		Measurement of pressure
		Flotation
PART 3 Waves
	Unit 9 Properties of Waves
		Types of waves
		Measuring waves
		Properties of waves
		Longitudinal and transverse waves
		Polarised light
	Unit 10 Sound
		The nature and properties of sound
		The human ear
		Ultrasonics
		Vibrating strings
		Acoustic resonance
	Unit 11 Optics
		Interference and the nature of light
		Reflection and refraction of light
		Lenses
		Optical instruments
	Unit 12 Electromagnetic Waves
		The visible spectrum
		Types of spectra
		Infra-red and beyond
		Ultraviolet radiation, X-radiation and gamma radiation
PART 4 Electricity
	Unit 13 Introduction to Electricity
		Static electricity
		Current and charge
		Potential difference
		Resistance
	Unit 14 Electric Circuits
		Cells and batteries
		The potentiometer
		The Wheatstone bridge
		Resistivity
		Electrical measurements
	Unit 15 Capacitors
		Storing charge
		Capacitor combinations
		Energy stored in a charged cell
		Capacitor design factors
		Capacitor discharge
	Unit 16 Electronics
		The systems approach
		Electronic logic
		Electronics at work
		Operational amplifiers
		Multivibrators
PART 5 Fields
	Unit 17 Electric Fields
		Electrostatic forces
		Electric field patterns
		Electric field strength
		Electric potential
	Unit 18 Magnetic Fields
		Magnetic field patterns
		Electromagnets
		The motor effect
		Magnetic flux density
		Magnetic field formulae
		Magnetic materials
	Unit 19 Electromagnetic Induction
		The dynamo effect
		Magnetic flux
		The alternating current generator
		The transformer
		Self-inductance
	Unit 20 Alternating Current
		Measurement of alternating currents and voltages
		Rectifier circuits
		Alternating current and power
		Capacitors in a.c. circuits
		Coils in a.c. circuits
		Resonant circuits
PART 6 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
	Unit 21 Electrons and Photons
		Electron beams
		The charge of the electron
		Photoelectricity
		Electrons in the atom
		X-rays
		Wave mechanics
	Unit 22 Radioactivity
		Inside the atom
		Radiation from radioactive substances
		The range and penetrating power of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
		Radioactive decay
		The mathematics of radioactive decay
	Unit 23 
Energy from the Nucleus
		The nature of force
		Binding energy
		Nuclear power
		Probing the nucleus
PART 7 Further Physics
	Unit 24 Fluid Flow
		Flow patterns
		Flow rates
		Viscous flow
		Non-viscous flow
	Unit 25 Gases
		The gas laws
		The ideal gas equation
		The kinetic theory of gases
	Unit 26 Thermodynamics
		Temperature
		Heat and work
		The thermodynamics of ideal gases
		The Second Law of Thermodynamics
	Unit 27 Uniform Circular Motion
		Circular measures
		Centripetal acceleration
		Reactions and rides
	Unit 28 Gravitation
		Newton’s theory of gravity
		Gravitational field strength
		Gravitational potential energy
		Satellite motion
	Unit 29 Simple Harmonic Motion
		Oscillating motion
		Sine waves
		Forces in oscillating systems
		Resonance
	Unit 30 Rotational Dynamics
		Angular motion
		Moment of inertia
		Rotational kinetic energy
		Angular momentum
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
Answers to Further Questions
Glossary
Index