Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Physics: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit Book

Introduction.

PART I: MEASUREMENT.

Angular Measurements: Dimensions in Degrees.

PART II: FORCE AND MOTION.

Center of Gravity: The Balancing Point.

Stable Equilibrium: Balanced.

Friction: Force that Resists Motion.

Surface Tension: A Liquid's Skin-like Property.

Work: Force Through a Distance.

Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction.

Terminal Velocity: Maximum Velocity in a Fluid.

Linear Inertia: Resistance to Change in Linear Motion.

Rotational Motion: Spinning Objects.

Rotational Inertia: Resistance in Motion About an Axis.

Pendulum: A Harmonic Oscillator.

PART III: FLUIDS.

Buoyancy: Upward Force by Fluids.

Atmospheric pressure: Air Force per Area.

Pascal's Principle: Fluid Pressure.

PART IV: HEAT.

Conduction: Transfer of Vibrational Energy.

Convection: Movement of Heat Through Fluids.

Radiant Energy: Heat Transferred Through Space.

PART V: LIGHT.

Convex Lens: Converging Light Rays.

Scattering Angle: Receiving and Transmitting Light.

Polarization: Vibrations in One Direction.

Thin-Film Interference: Light Waves In and Out of Step.

PART VI: SOUND.

Sound: Longitudinal Waves.

Resonance: Sympathetic Vibration.

PART VII: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM.

Static Electricity: Stationary Charges.

Electric Current: Movement of Charges.

Series Circuit: SequentialPath.

Parallel Circuit: Divided Pathways.

Magnetic Field: An Area of Force.

Electromagnetism: Magnetism from Electricity.

Appendix 1: Trigonometric Table.

Appendix 2: Relative Error: Percentage Error.

Appendix 3: Manometer.

Appendix 4: Sources of Scientific Supplies.

Glossary.

Index.