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Mastering Physics

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  • © 1999

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Authors:
  1. Martin Harrison
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  2. Frank McKim
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  • A selfcontained, readable, clearly explained course for individual study or classroom use requiring no previous knowledge
    Includes exercises and simple practical investigations to develop understanding and skills
    Ideal for the general reader needing a clear introduction to the subject
    Completely updated and rewritten to incorporate all the exciting new changes in the world of physics for example the Mars landing

Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (MMS)

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Handling materials

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 1-8

  3. Strength of solids

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 9-16

  4. Particles in motion

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 17-25

  5. Motion

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 26-35

  6. Force and motion

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 36-48

  7. Work, energy, power and momentum

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 49-57

  8. Gravity

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 58-66

  9. Energy demand and usage

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 67-75

  10. Machines and energy converters

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 76-86

  11. Transfer of heat energy

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 87-95

  12. Changes in heat content

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 96-101

  13. Waves

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 102-109

  14. Sound waves

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 110-119

  15. The sounds we hear

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 120-130

  16. Light

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 131-143

  17. More about light waves

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 144-151

  18. Making use of waves

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 152-167

  19. Introduction to electricity

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 168-177

  20. Using resistors

    • Martin Harrison, Frank McKim
    Pages 178-188
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About this book

This new edition of Mastering Physics has been completely updated and rewritten to give all the information needed to learn and master the essentials of physics. It is a self-contained, clearly explained course for individual study or classroom use which requires no prior knowledge. The book is highly illustrated throughout to show the importance of physics in the natural world, as well as in such fields as athletics, engineering, medicine and music. Questions and examples are also included throughout covering a broad range of topics such as environmental issues, motor racing and space flight.

About the authors

MARTIN HARRISON and FRANK McKIM are experienced writers and lecturers. They worked alongside one another for many years in the Physics Department at Marlborough College, Wiltshire.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Mastering Physics

  • Authors: Martin Harrison, Frank McKim

  • Series Title: Macmillan Master Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14553-9

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1999

  • Edition Number: 4

  • Number of Pages: XIX, 336

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Physics, general

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