Practical Physics e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Probably the automobile is the best general application of the principles of physics. Mechanics of solids is illustrated by its springs, bolts, and most of its moving parts; mechanics of liquids by the circulation of its water cooling system; sound by its horn; light by its headlights; heat by the explosions of its engine; and magnetism and electricity by its electrical battery and its starting and lighting systems.