Includes index

Introduction -- Matter -- Forces and motion -- Waves -- Force fields -- Energy -- Atomic physics -- Quantum mechanics -- Astronomy -- Cosmology -- Doing physics -- Glossary

"One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of physics such as gravity, motion, magnetism and quantum physics, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of physics, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of physics."--