Physics

ISBN-13: 9781137443236 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 560 str.

Jim Breithaupt

Opis

This accessible, student-friendly text provides a comprehensive introductory course in Physics. Assuming no prior knowledge and focusing on the basics, the text offers ways into the core aspects of the subject. The third edition includes new sections on fluid flow and wave mechanics, with a thoroughly updated companion website.

Recenzje

Praise for previous editions:

'A welcome revision to this excellent book.'- Howard Cawte, University of Portsmouth, UK

'An excellent, concise and basic introduction to physics.'- Paul Bartlett, University of Bristol, UK

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

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.

Blurb

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

Physics offers various routes into the subject via independent introductory sections on mechanics, materials, waves and electricity. Assuming no prior knowledge and focusing on the essentials, the text develops sections on fields, electromagnetism, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics, and advanced mechanics and thermodynamics, in a logical and succinct style. Illustrations are used extensively to support theoretical explanations and help readers understand the fundamentals of physics.

Now in its fourth edition, Physics contains a new section on rotational dynamics, additional applications features throughout and it has an attractive new layout and design.

Key features include:

- mathematical exercises and extensive mathematical support
- worked examples in every chapter
- a glossary of key terms and concepts
- chapter objectives and summaries
- online resources at www.palgrave.com/foundations/breithaupt, including further case studies and experiments

Ideal for use as a class text or for independent study, Physics will help students who are new to the subject to gain confidence in their knowledge and understanding of physics.