Previous ed.: 1990.

Includes index.

Theme 1 Measurement: physical quantities and units; measurement techniques; scalars and vectors -- Theme 2 Newtonian mechanics: motion Newton's laws of motion; equilibrium; momentum, work, energy and power; circular motion; gravitation -- Theme 3 Oscillations: free and forced oscillations; wave motion; optics; wave interaction -- Theme 4 Electromagnetism: electric current; electrical circuits; electric field; capacitance; magnetic field; electromagnetic induction; alternating current (a.c.) theory; electronics -- Theme 5 Matter: phases of matter; deformation of solids; temperature and thermal energy; gases; the first law of thermodynamics; charged particles; atomic structure; the quantum theory; microcosm. appendices: answers to questions; useful data; guidelines for data analysis exercises.