Physics: Understanding the Properties of Matter and Energy
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 12 15 19 CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS MATTER The States of Matter Atomic Theory of Matter Atomic Theory and the States of Matter The Fourth State of Matter Inertia and Gravitation Inertia Gravitation The Building Blocks of Matter Antimatter 24 25 27 28 31 31 34 35 CHAPTER 2 FORCE AND MOTION Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Newton's Monumental Contributions Force Mass and Acceleration Action and Reaction Forces Kinds of Forces Contact Forces Field Forces 39 40 40 45 50 52 54 55 CHAPTER 3 WHAT Is ENERGY Energy Systems Kinetic and Potential Energy Mechanical Energy Conservation of Energy Forms of Energy Chemical Energy Nuclear Energy 56 58 58 61
64 Electrical Energy Radiant Energy Heat Energy 66 69 71 71 74 CHAPTER 4 MATTER AND ENERGY TOGETHER Mass and Energy The Changing Forms of Energy The Laws of Thermodynamics Albert Einstein Equivalence of Matter and Energy 79 84 86 90 91 93 CHAPTER 5 DIFFERENT THEORIES IN PHYSICs Einstein's Theories Regarding Movement Light and Relativity Quantum Mechanics Niels Bohr Max Planck String Theory 94 98 100 104 106 CONCLUSION GLOSSARY FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR FURTHER READING 108 111 INDEX 112
Physics: Understanding the Properties of Matter and Energy
Physics is concerned with the most fundamental aspects of matter and energy and how they interact to make the physical universe work.
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By: John Murphy
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