Basic Physics

A complicated subject made simple This fascinating resource takes all the basic concepts of an introductory physics course taught in high school or college and-using plain language, hundreds of illustrations, and colorful, interesting examples-brings them vividly to life. It is designed to enable readers to explore the subject matter in short steps, building gradually from one principle to another at their own pace. Complete and self-contained, Basic Physics is the perfect aid for anyone needing help in introductory physics, as well as a refresher for students taking higher-level classes and adults requiring a brush-up before returning to school. * A fully revised edition of the book that sold close to 50,000 copies * Math included in optional sections, allowing a choice of either a mathematical or non-mathematical approach KARL KUHN, PhD, (Richmond Kentucky) is Professor of Physics at Eastern Kentucky University.

ISBN 0471134473   Pages 320 ISBN13 9780471134473 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd   Weight (grammes) 547 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc   Published in New York Format Paperback   Series title Self-teaching Guides Publication date 25 Apr 1996   Height (mm) 236 Non-book description xii, 301 p. :   Width (mm) 190 Library of Congress QC23.K74 1   Spine width (mm) 16 DEWEY 530   Academic level Secondary education DEWEY edition DC20

		To the Reader
1		Force and Motion		1
2		Newton's Laws of Motion		13
3		The Conservation of Momentum and Energy		24
4		Gravity		41
5		Atoms and Molecules		51
6		Solids		64
7		Liquids and Gases		71
8		Temperature and Heat		84
9		Change of State and Transfer of Heat		94
10		Wave Motion		103
11		Sound		113
12		Diffraction, Interference, and Music		123
13		Static Electricity		138
14		Electrical Current		149
15		Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Currents		164
16		Electrical Induction		176
17		Electromagnetic Waves		189
18		Light: Wave or Particle?		197
19		The Quantum Nature of Light		212
20		Reflection, and Refraction, and Dispersion		231
21		Lenses and Instruments		249
22		Light as a Wave		270
23		Color		282
		Appendix I: Scientific Notation: Powers of Ten		289
		Appendix II: The Metric System		293
		Index		295

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