Energy and matter
2014
eBook
Abstract: Introduces the studies of forces and matter, discussing new theories and discoveries in thermodynamics, electricity, sound waves, radiation, and nuclear energy.
Main title:
Energy and matter / [editor, Andrew Solway].
Author:
Solway, Andrew, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.Redding, Conn. : Brown Bear Books, [2009]
Collation:
1 online resource (47 entries) : 43 images ; digital files.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : color illustrations
Contents:
Introduction -- Gases and Vapors -- Using Gas Pressure -- The Liquid State -- The Solid State -- Matter on the Move -- The Force of Gravity -- Mechanical Energy -- Simple Machines -- Heat Energy -- Thermodynamics -- Heating and Cooling -- Measuring and Using Heat -- Magnets and Fields -- Static Electricity -- Electric Current -- Producing Electric Current -- Generating Electricity -- Electromagnetism -- Electric Motors -- Electrolysis -- Electricity and Other Energy -- Electronics and Semiconductors -- Producing Sounds -- Speed of Sound -- Ultrasound and Infrasound -- Producing Light -- Reflection and Mirrors -- Refraction and Lenses -- Dispersion and Diffraction -- Light from Lasers -- Invisible Radiations -- Radio Waves -- Radar -- Subatomic Particles -- The Unstable Atom -- Nuclear Fission and Fusion -- Waves and Particles -- Quantum Physics -- Mass Equals Energy -- Glossary -- Further Research.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781781210901 (print)178121090X (print)9781784024338 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
530
LC class:
QC23.2
Language:
English
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BRN:
502182
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