Light

Originally published in 1936 as the third instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of light.

A. E. E. McKenzie (Author)

9781107452541, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

202 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.2 kg

Originally published in 1936 as the third instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of light. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.

Preface
1. The propagation of light
2. Reflection
3. Refraction
4. Lenses
5. Simple optical instruments
6. Spherical mirrors
7. Dispersion
8. Colour
9. Photometry
10. Microscopes and telescopes
Answers to questions
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy & theory of education [JNA]