Physics

Assuming no prior knowledge, this established textbook provides a complete course in physics for beginners and includes coverage on seven core areas of physics, including mechanics, materials, waves and electricity. Readers will develop a solid understanding of topics such as fields, electromagnetism, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics and thermodynamics, and are encouraged to engage with the text through exercises and revision questions. Illustrations are used extensively to complement theoretical explanations and help readers understand the fundamentals of physics.

This book is aimed at students on access or foundation programmes in physics, but is also ideal for non-specialist students on degree courses such as biological sciences, chemical sciences, engineering, mathematics and geology, for whom physics is a subsidiary subject. It is also suitable for trainee science teachers and medical students who need to develop a solid background in physics.

New to this Edition:

• Brand-new unit on Rotational Dynamics
• Attractive new layout and design, with more illustrations and use of colour
• Expanded companion website with case studies on applications of physics, resources to develop essential mathematical skills, practical experiments and much more

Auteur

Jim Breithaupt is a physics writer with extensive experience of teaching physics in schools and colleges. In addition to this book, he has written several highly-regarded school and college text books including New Understanding Physics for Advanced Level, AQA A level Physics and AQA GCSE Physics.

Contenu

Preface
How To Use This Book
Units And Measurements
PART I Mechanics

1. Forces in Equilibrium
2. Dynamics
3. Force and Motion
4. Energy and Power
   PART II Properties of Materials
5. Matter and Molecules
6. Thermal Properties of Materials
7. Strength of Solids
8. Pressure
   PART III Waves
9. Properties of Waves
10. Sound
11. Optics
12. Electromagnetic Waves
    PART IV Electricity
13. Introduction to Electricity
14. Electric Circuits
15. Capacitors
16. Electronics
    PART V Fields
17. Electric Fields
18. Magnetic Fields
19. Electromagnetic Induction
20. Alternating Current
    PART VI Atomic and Nuclear Physics
21. Electrons and Photons
22. Radioactivity
23. Energy from the Nucleus
    PART VII Further Physics
24. Fluid Flow
25. Gases
26. Thermodynamics
27. Uniform Circular Motion
28. Gravitation
29. Simple Harmonic Motion
30. Rotational Dynamics
    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.