The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science,9781580863636

The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science

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ISBN13: 9781580863636
ISBN10: 1580863639
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-05-01
Publisher(s): Edc Pub
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Summary

-- Great Study AIDS!

-- Topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context

-- Fully integrated system of cross referencing plus a comprehensive index

-- Illustrated Dictionary of Science contains recommended Web sites

Table of Contents

Mechanics and general physics
Atoms and molecules
4(2)
Forces
6(2)
Energy
8(2)
Motion
10(2)
Dynamics
12(2)
Turning forces
14(2)
Periodic motion
16(2)
Gravitation
18(2)
Machines
20(2)
Molecular properties
22(2)
Density
24(2)
Heat
Temperature
26(2)
Transfer of heat
28(2)
Effects of heat transfer
30(2)
Expansion upon heating
32(1)
Behavior of gases
33(1)
Waves
Waves
34(2)
Reflection refraction and diffraction
36(2)
Wave interference
38(2)
Sound waves
40(2)
Perception of sound
42(2)
Electromagnetic waves
44(2)
Light
46(1)
Reflection of light
47(3)
Refraction of light
50(4)
Optical Instruments
54(2)
Electricity and magnetism
Static electricity
56(2)
Potential and capacitance
58(2)
Electric current
60(2)
Controlling current
62(3)
Semiconductors
65(1)
Electrolysis
66(2)
Cells and batteries
68(2)
Magnets
70(2)
Magnetic fields
72(2)
Electromagnetism
74(3)
Electric meters
77(1)
Electromagnetic induction
78(2)
Cathode rays
80(2)
Atomic and nuclear physics
Atomic structure
82(2)
Atomic and nuclear energy
84(2)
Radioactivity
86(2)
Detecting and measuring radioactivity
88(3)
Uses of radioactivity
91(1)
Nuclear fission and fusion
92(2)
Power from nuclear reactions
94(2)
General physics information
Quantities and units
96(2)
Equations, symbols and graphs
98(2)
Measurements
100(2)
Accuracy and errors
102(2)
Fields and forces
104(4)
Vectors and scalars
108(1)
Numbers
109(1)
Circuit symbols
110(1)
Transistors and gates
111(1)
Properties of substances
112(1)
Useful constants and values
113

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