Super Simple Physics : The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide

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Crammed with fascinating facts and all the core curriculum topics, this physics book will have you exam-ready in no time! Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this completely comprehensive guide makes physics crystal clear. It’s the perfect support for home and school learning. This super simple science book cuts through the jargon and breaks down the information into easy, manageable chunks. From atoms and states of matter to scalars and vectors, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand physics. The Ultimate Physics Revision Book Every page is designed to make even the most complex scientific subjects accessible and engaging. Topics are covered in one easy-to-follow single page and fully illustrated to explain the concept - perfect for visual learners. The essential points are in a Key Facts box, which is great for checking back later when revising. Calculations and graphs are set out in simple, logical steps to make the science feel achievable for all students. Whether you’re a keen physicist or just looking to get an A+,, this accessible science revision guide for children offers clear and concise coverage of all the core physics topics. From dramatic images of planets to bolts of lightning, vivid photography makes it easy for students to relate physics to the world around them. Complete the Series: Alongside SuperSimple: Chemistry, SuperSimple: Biology, and SuperSimple: Maths, these revision guides are part of an exciting new series designed not only to educate, but to inspire. Contents Working scientifically The scientific method Scientific progress Science and society Risks and benefits Scientific models Working safely Planning an experiment Measuring Significant figures Presenting data Patterns in data Conclusions Accuracy and precision Evaluations Using mathematical models SI units Energy Energy Energy and food Energy stores Energy transfers Renewable energy resources Nonrenewable energy Climate change Trends in energy use Efficiency Heat transfers Radiation Investigating radiation Conduction Investigating insulators Convection Reducing energy transfers Kinetic and potential energy Conservation of energy Transferring energy by forces Energy and power Calculating energy efficiency Describing motion Speed Calculating speed Measuring speed Position–time graphs Scalars and vectors Velocity Acceleration Velocity–time graphs Forces Forces Balanced and unbalanced forces Resultant forces Resolving forces Mass and weight Springs Investigating springs Deformations Moments Center of mass Levers Gears More simple machines Action–reaction forces Fields Law of gravity Force and motion Circular motion Newton’s second law Investigating acceleration Momentum Elastic and inelastic collisions Changing momentum Stopping distance Car safety features Braking distance and energy Terminal velocity Waves Waves Sound Oscilloscopes Wave equations Hearing sound Investigating the speed of waves Measuring the speed of sound Using ultrasound Sonar Investigating Earth’s interior Interference Light Light and seeing Comparing sound and light Pinhole cameras Reflection Refraction Investigating light Total internal reflection Lenses Waves and refraction Refractive index Converging and diverging lenses Correcting vision Converging lens ray diagram Magnifying glass ray diagram Diverging lens ray diagram Light and color Reflecting and absorbing Electromagnetic radiation Radio waves Hazardous radiation Electrical circuits Current electricity Electrical circuits Series and parallel circuits Measuring electricity Series and parallel circuit rules Charge Changing resistance Investigating resistance in wires Resistance in wires Investigating resistors in series and parallel Current and voltage calculations Current and voltage graphs Power in circuits Calculating energy Light-dependent resistors Thermistors Sensor circuits Using electricity Direct and alternating current Electrical wiring Fuses and circuit breakers Preventing shocks Electrical appliances Energy use at home Wasted energy Power transmission Static electricity Attracting and repelling Attraction by induction Using static electricity Dangers of static electricity Electric fields Magnetism and electromagnetism Magnets Magnetic fields Earth’s magnetic field Electromagnets Using electromagnets The motor effect Electric motors Electromagnetic induction Generators Loudspeakers and microphones Transformers Matter States of matter Changes of state Particles in motion Heat expansion Density Finding the density Internal energy Specific heat capacity Finding specific heat capacity Heating curves Temperature and changes of state Latent heat calculations Pressure Surface pressure Atmospheric pressure Pressure in a liquid Floating and sinking Barometers and manometers Pressure in gases Pressure and volume Pressure and temperature Work and temperature Atoms and radioactivity Atomic structure Elements and isotopes The atomic model Radioactive decay Different types of radiation Nuclear equations Half-life Background radiation Radioactive hazards Using radioactive isotopes Nuclear medicine Nuclear fission Nuclear power Fusion Space Structure of Earth Seasons Solar system The Moon Eclipses Orbits Galaxies Observing space Redshift Expanding Universe Big Bang or steady state? Star life cycles Classifying stars Glossary Circuit symbols Index Acknowledgments