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In the following pages I have attempted to supply a want that I have felt very seriously in my experience of conducting large classes in Practical Physics. The "Notes" are intended to be literally "notes upon" rather than full descriptions of the experiments to which they refer, for I have purposely refrained, at any rate in the majority of cases, from giving a complete description, in the hope that with the "Notes" and the apparatus to which they refer before him, a student of fair ability will be able to use his own intelligence, supplementing the information supplied so as to carry out the experiment satisfactorily. I feel confident that, carried out in some such way as is thus suggested, work in Practical Physics would have a higher educational value than it too frequently has.
No doubt, many, and perhaps the majority of students will require more assistance than is contained in the "Notes," and this will naturally be supplied by the demonstrator, though I believe there to be abundant room for the demonstrator to exercise restraint in the exhibition of his demonstrating powers, and that it is profitable for a student to allow him to wrestle for a time with his difficulties before bringing the armament of superior knowledge to his aid.
As the student is assumed to have the actual apparatus before him while reading the "Notes," diagrams seldom appear necessary, but they have been introduced whenever such a course has seemed advisable.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330305515
- ISBN 13 9781330305515
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages159
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for conducting practical physics experiments, offering invaluable insights and instructions for students and instructors alike. The author emphasizes the importance of precision and understanding in experimental work, urging students to actively engage with the principles underlying each experiment. The text delves into fundamental concepts such as length, mass, and time, providing clear explanations and detailed procedures for measurement using instruments like the vernier and micrometer screw gauge. Concepts of specific gravity and the properties of gases are explored through experiments involving Archimedes' principle and Boyle's Law. The book then ventures into the realm of motion, guiding readers through exercises with Atwood's machine to verify Newton's laws and determine gravitational acceleration. Light and its behaviour are investigated through experiments on reflection, refraction, and image formation, employing techniques like the method of parallax. The exploration continues with heat, magnetism, and electricity, covering topics such as thermal expansion, calorimetry, magnetic fields, and electrical resistance. The book concludes with insightful guidance on recording and presenting experimental results effectively. Through its meticulous approach to practical physics, this book equips readers with the knowledge and skills to not only perform experiments but to truly grasp the profound principles that govern the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330305515_0
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