General physics /

Whiteley, William Leonard.

General physics / by W. L. Whiteley. - 4th edition - London : University tutorial press ltd., 1959 - 628 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

CONTENTS

Section I : Mechanics
introduction. measuring instruments
inertia, force, mass, weight
volume, density, ad relative density
motion
combination of forces
work, energy, power
e.tc

Section II : Heat
temperature, thermometers
expansion of solids
expansion of liquids
expansion of gases
transference of heat
e.tc

Section III : Light
propagation of light
reflection. Plane mirrors
curved mirrors
refraction
lenses
e.tc

Section IV: Sound
propagation and velocity of sound
characteristics of sound
interference, stationary waves, resonance
e.tc

Section V: Magnetism and electricity
properties of magnets
magnetic field
terrestrial magnetism
electric charges and fields

Includes index


Physics.

530 / WHI