The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 72
9.—Physics
9.—Physics.
Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism—with experiment Heat, a form of energy:—Matter-its constitution and properties. The various forms of energy. Effects of heat on Matter:—Change of Volume of Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Tempers-ture, Thermometers. Quantity of Heat. Change of State-fusion, vaporisation. Latent Heat. Refrigerating Machines, Communication of Heat:—Conduction, Convection—winds, ventilation, ocean currents. Radiation. Thermo-dynamics:-Steam and Gas Engines; Use of Compressed Air.
Magnetism:—Attraction and Repulsion. Various Kind of Magnets. The Earth a Magnet. Static Electricity Attraction and Repulsion. Electrical Machines. Leyden Jut Current Electricity:—Galvanic Batteries. Measurement or Currents. The Connection between Electricity and Magnetism Application of Electricity:—The Electric Light, Dynamos, Telegraphs, and Telephones. Electro-plating.
In addition to the lecture course, practical work is carried out as far as possible in the Laboratory attached to the Normal School, which is well supplied with physical apparatus.
Normal School.
Monday and Thursday, 8 to 9 P.M.
Fee: 7s. 6d. per Quarter.