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In Praise of Simple Physics

The Science and Mathematics behind Everyday Questions

af Paul J. Nahin

Bog, Paperback, Engelsk, 2017

Physics can explain many of the things that we commonly encounter. It can tell us why the night is dark, what causes the tides, and even how best to catch a baseball. With In Praise of Simple Physics, popular math and science writer Paul Nahin presents a plethora of situations that explore the science and math behind the wonders of everyday life. Roaming through a diverse range of puzzles, he illustrates how physics shows us ways to wring more energy from renewable sources, to measure the gravit... (Læs mere)

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  • SprogEngelsk
  • IndbindingPaperback
  • ISBN9780691178523
  • Udgivet19/09/2017
  • Udgivet afPrinceton University Press
  • Længde272 sider
  • ForfatterPaul J. Nahin
  • GenreBusiness og læring, Videnskab