Written primarily for a one-term, undergraduate level course, this book attempts to convey an understanding and appreciation for the concepts and principles of Physics by finding them within specific objects of everyday experience. It's primary market are liberal arts students who are seeking a conn
How things work : the physics of everyday life
β Scribed by Louis Bloomfield
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 642
- Edition
- 4th ed
- Category
- Library
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How Things Work uses familiar objects to introduce basic physics concepts, demonstrating the excitement and relevance to professionals in a variety of technical fields. Because its structure is defined by real-life examples, this book explores concepts as theyre needed and then revisits them later on when they reappear in other objects.
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This book uses familiar objects to introduce basic physics concepts, demonstrating the excitement and relevance to professionals in a variety of technical fields. Because its structure is defined by real-life examples, this book explores concepts as they are needed and then revisits them later on wh
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