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Mastering Physics

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  1. H. J. P. Keighley
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  2. F. R. McKim
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  3. A. Clark
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  4. M. J. Harrison
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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (Science) (MMSS)

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Mechanics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Fundamental Concepts

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 3-11

    3. Pressure

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 12-23

    4. Vectors

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 24-27

    5. Motion

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 28-43

    6. Levers and Centres of Gravity

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 44-52

    7. Work, Energy and Power

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 53-61

    8. Machines

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 62-66

  3. Heat and Molecular Structure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    2. Heat Energy

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 69-73

    3. Expansion

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 74-81

    4. Properties of Gases and Molecular Structure

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 82-94

    5. The Transfer of Heat Energy

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 95-104

    6. Change of State

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 105-112

  4. Wave Motion, Light and Sound

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Waves

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 115-132

    3. Reflections and Shadows

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 133-139

    4. Refraction

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 140-150

    5. Thin Lenses and Curved Mirrors

      • H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison
      Pages 151-159
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About this book

The third edition of this highly successful book has been revised to bring the text right into line with the latest syllabus developments. In particular a substantial new chapter on electronics has been added. There are also more worked examples to make the book as helpful as possible to GCSE students. Mastering Physics provides concise, readable coverage of all the essential principles contained in GCSE physics courses.
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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Mastering Physics

  • Authors: H. J. P. Keighley, F. R. McKim, A. Clark, M. J. Harrison

  • Series Title: Macmillan Master Series (Science)

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08849-2

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1986

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 334

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Physics, general

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