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The Britannica guide to electricity and magnetism

2011
An overview of electricity and magnetism that discusses the foundations of electrochemistry and electrodynamics, electric current, electric properties of matter, repulsion, attraction, magnets, and other topics, and contains brief biographical profiles of related individuals.

The Britannica guide to sound and light

2011
Explains the scientific laws and concepts that govern sound and light, examines the ways in which advancements in the study of light and sound have affected communication, entertainment, and military, maritime, and architectural functions, and includes biographical sketches of scientists in both fields of physics.

The Britannica guide to the atom

2011
An overview of the atom that provides information on the development of atomic theory, components, properties, isotopes, radioactivity, radiation and life, and nuclear fission and fusion, and contains brief biographical profiles of related individuals.

The Britannica guide to matter

2011
A guide to physics and matter that provides information on the different phases of matter, the properties of each, and profiles the physicists who have contributed in the area.

The Britannica guide to heat, force, and motion

2011
Explains physics concepts and theories, focusing on heat, force, and motion, and covering thermodynamics, the laws of force motion and particle motion, rigid bodies, solids, linear and angular momentum, liquids, gravity, and related topics, with detailed illustrations and biographies of key figures.

The Britannica guide to relativity and quantum mechanics

2011
A guide to relativity and quantum mechanics that provides information on relativity and general relativity, the concepts and interpretation of quantum mechanics, and formulas and applications for each, and profiles physicists in this field.

The Britannica guide to particle physics

2011
A guide to particle physics that provides information on basic concepts, the development of modern particle theory, and particle accelerators, and profiles physicists studying and researching particle physics.
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