Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems - Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles With Solutions

List of contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

An odd journey

1  Geometry

2  Mathematics

3  Statics

4  Dynamics and collisions

5  Circular motion

6  Simple harmonic motion

7  Mad inventions and perpetual motion

8  Kinematics

9  Electricity

10  Gravity

11  Optics

12  Heat

13  Buoyancy and hydrostatics

14  Estimation

The Deadly Game of Puzzle Points

Endnote

About the author

Thomas Povey is Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where he researches jet-engine and rocket technology. His science puzzles have appeared in the Guardian and been featured on BBC Radio 4.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Povey, Povey Thomas
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2015
• EAN: 9781780747750
• ISBN: 978-1-78074-775-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 235 mm x 30 mm
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