Title:
The Usborne illustrated dictionary of science
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Publication Information:
London : Usborne Books, 2001
ISBN:
9780746034859
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Summary
Summary
With clear definitions and cross-referencing, this book is written for students of chemistry, physics and biology.
Table of Contents
Mechanics and general physics | |
Atoms and molecules | p. 4 |
Forces | p. 6 |
Energy | p. 8 |
Motion | p. 10 |
Dynamics | p. 12 |
Turning forces | p. 14 |
Periodic motion | p. 16 |
Gravitation | p. 18 |
Machines | p. 20 |
Molecular properties | p. 22 |
Density | p. 24 |
Heat | |
Temperature | p. 26 |
Transfer of heat | p. 28 |
Effects of heat transfer | p. 30 |
Expansion upon heating | p. 32 |
Behavior of gases | p. 33 |
Waves | |
Waves | p. 34 |
Reflection, refraction and diffraction | p. 36 |
Wave interference | p. 38 |
Sound waves | p. 40 |
Perception of sound | p. 42 |
Flectromagnetic waves | p. 44 |
Light | p. 46 |
Reflection of light | p. 47 |
Refraction of light | p. 50 |
Optical instruments | p. 54 |
Electricity and magnetism | |
Static electricity | p. 56 |
Potential and capacitance | p. 58 |
Electric current | p. 60 |
Controlling current | p. 62 |
Semiconductors | p. 65 |
Electrolysis | p. 66 |
Cells and batteries | p. 68 |
Magnets | p. 70 |
Magnetic fields | p. 72 |
Electromagnetism | p. 74 |
Electric meters | p. 77 |
Electromagnetic induction | p. 78 |
Cathode rays | p. 80 |
Atomic and nuclear physics | |
Atomic structure | p. 82 |
Atomic and nuclear energy | p. 84 |
Radioactivity | p. 86 |
Detecting and measuring radioactivity | p. 88 |
Uses of radioactivity | p. 91 |
Nuclear fission and fusion | p. 92 |
Power from nuclear reactions | p. 94 |
General physics information | |
Quantities and units | p. 96 |
Equations, symbols and graphs | p. 98 |
Measurements | p. 100 |
Accuracy and errors | p. 102 |
Fields and forces | p. 104 |
Vectors and scalars | p. 108 |
Numbers | p. 109 |
Circuit symbols | p. 110 |
Transistors and gates | p. 111 |
Properties of substances | p. 112 |
Useful constants and values | p. 113 |