Problems for Physics Students: With Hints and Answers Book

	Preface	vii
A	Physical dimensions	1
B	Linear mechanics and statics	5
C	Circular and rotational motion	9
D	Gravitation and circular orbits	12
E	Simple harmonic motion	15
F	Waves	19
G	Geometrical optics	23
H	Interference and diffraction	27
I	Structure and properties of solids	31
J	Properties of liquids	34
K	Properties of gases	38
L	Kinetic theory and statistical physics	42
M	Heat transfer	46
N	Electrostatics	49
O	Direct currents	53
P	Non-steady currents	58
Q	Magnetic fields and currents	63
R	Electromagnetism	67
S	Nuclei	71
T	Electrons, photons and atoms	76
U	Shorts	80
V	Longs	82
W	Data handling	85
X	GuEstimation	90
Y	Why or how	93
Z	Sophistry	97
	Hints and intermediate answers	99
	Answers	139
Appendix	Poacher turned gamekeeper	167
	Symbols and units	171
	Formulae and relationships	177
	Constants	180