The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Physics: The facts you need to know - at a glance

by Corinne Stockley, Chris Oxlade, Jane Wertheim

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Contains definitions and explanations of physics terms and concepts, grouped in the categories of mechanics and general physics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and general physics information, and includes diagrams and illustrations, cross-references, an index, and Internet links.

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This book would be a good resource in a classroom or for a student taking a physics class. I would not recommend this as a book to read for leisure. It is best suited as a learning tool

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The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Physics: The facts you need to know - at a glance

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Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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530.03Natural sciences & mathematicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsDictionaries, encyclopedias, concordances
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QC5 .O95SciencePhysicsPhysicsGeneral
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