Experimental Physics: A Text-Book Of Mechanics, Heat, Sound And Light
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Reissue, 5/8/2014
EAN 9781107637672, ISBN10: 1107637678
Paperback, 414 pages, 21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm
Language: English
George Frederick Charles Searle (1864–1954) was a British physicist who worked at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge for 55 years. In this book, which was first published in 1934, Searle presents details on a selection of experiments relating to mechanics, elasticity, surface tension, viscosity, heat and sound. Illustrative figures and textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in physics, the history of education and the history of science.
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Mechanics and Properties of Matter
1. Space and time
2. Motion
3. The laws of motion and matter
4. Force and motion
5. Work and study
6. Mechanics of rigid bodies
7. Gravitation
8. Elasticity
9. The properties of liquids
Part II. Heat
1. Temperature
2. The expansion of solid bones with rise of temperature
3. The expansion of liquids with rise of temperature
4. The properties of gases
5. Quantity of heat. Specific heat
6. Change of state. Solid-liquid
7. Change of state. Liquid-vapour
8. Convection and conduction
9. Heat a form of energy
10. The conversion of heat into work
11. The kinetic theory of gases
Part III. Sound
1. Production and velocity of sound
2. Wave motion
3. Wave trains
4. Musical notes
5. Reflection, refraction, interference of sound and composition of perpendicular vibrations
6. Resonance
7. Vibration of strings
8. Vibration of air in open and closed spaces
Part IV. Light
1. Sources of light. Photometry
2. Reflection and refraction at plane surfaces
3. Spherical mirrors
4. Lenses
5. Dispersion
6. Colour
7. Optical instruments
8. The velocity of light
9. Interference and diffraction
10. Polarization and double refraction
11. Energy of light. Invisible radiations
Index.