The Cambridge Course Of Elementary Physics, Part 1

The Cambridge Course of Elementary Physics, Part 1: Cohesion, Adhesion, Chemical Affinity, and Electricity is a book written by William James Rolfe and originally published in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of physics, covering topics such as the forces of cohesion and adhesion, chemical affinity, and electricity. Rolfe's approach to teaching physics is highly structured, with each chapter building upon the concepts introduced in the previous one. The book is intended for students with a basic understanding of mathematics, and Rolfe includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers apply the concepts they have learned.The first section of the book covers the forces of cohesion and adhesion, which are essential to understanding the behavior of liquids and solids. Rolfe explains the differences between these two forces and how they affect the behavior of different materials.The second section of the book focuses on chemical affinity, which is the force that binds atoms together to form molecules. Rolfe explains the principles of chemical bonding and how these bonds affect the properties of different substances.The final section of the book covers electricity, including the principles of electric charge, conductors and insulators, and electric circuits. Rolfe provides a detailed explanation of the behavior of electric fields and currents, and how they can be used to power devices and machines.Overall, The Cambridge Course of Elementary Physics, Part 1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the fundamental principles of physics. Rolfe's clear and concise explanations, coupled with numerous examples and exercises, make this book an excellent choice for students and educators alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.