Overview

This textbook describes two of the fundamental interactions in nature: gravity and electromagnetism. The associated fields, potentials and energies are introduced and the relationship between them explained. The book describes how these interactions manifest themselves in different ways, from the formation of the stars to the operation of thunderstorms. It also explains how the gravity and electromagnetism are harnessed technologically in applications such as hydroelectricity, electrical circuitry and DNA fingerprinting.

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Author:   Joy Manners
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9780750307185

ISBN 10:   0750307188
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 January 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Gravitational and electric forces and fields: The story of planetary motion Gravitational forces and fields A first look at charge Electric forces and fields Applications of electric fields Gravitational and electric potential: Where does a star's energy come from? Potential energy Gravitational and electric potential Capacitance and energy storage in electric fields Applications of potential and potential energy Electric currents: An electric world What is an electric current? Currents in simple circuits Power, internal resistance and electromotive force Currents in the everyday world Magnetic fields and the Lorentz force law The magic of magnetism The magnetic field The generation of magnetic fields Magnetic materials Consolidation and skills development Answers and comments

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