Ordinary Level Physics - Softcover

Abbott, A.F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435670107 ISBN 13: 9780435670108

Publisher: Pearson Education Limited, 1984

Synopsis

Contents: Mechanics and General Physics: 1. Measurements 2. Force of gravity, weight and friction 3. Speed, velocity and acceleration 4. Newton's laws of motion 5. Vectors 6. Turning forces 7. Work, energy and power 8. Machines 9. Density and relative density 10. Pressure in liquids and gases 11. Application of atmospheric and liquid pressure 12. The principle of Archimedes 13. Some molecular properties of matter. Internal Energy and Heat: 14. Measurement of temperature 15. Expansion of solids and liquids 16. The gas laws 17. Transmission of heat 18. Development of the concept of energy 19. Latent heat 20. Vapours. Optics: 21. Light rays and reflection of light 22. Spherical mirrors 23. Refraction at plane surfaces 24. Lenses and optical instruments 25. Dispersion and colour Wave Motion 26. Transverse waves and light 27. Longitudinal waves and sound 28. Musical sounds 29. Strings and pipes. Electricity and Magnetism: 30. Magnets 31. Magnetic fields 32. Static electricity 33. Potential and capacitance 34. Electric cells 35. Current, electromotive force and resistance 36. Magnetic effect of an electric current 37. Electrolysis 38. The principle of the electric motor 39. Galvanometers, ammeters and voltmeters 40. Measurement of resistance and potential difference 41. Electric light, energy and power. 42. Electrical calorimetry 43. Electromagnetic induction. Atomic and Nuclear Physics 44. Electrons 45. Atomic structure, the quantum theory and radioactivity 46. Splitting the nucleus. Lists of Definitions and Laws. Tables. Answers to Problems. Index.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0435670107
• ISBN 13: 9780435670108
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608