How Everything Works: Making Physics Out of the Ordinary
9780470170663
Description
By explaining the physics behind ordinary objects, this book unravels the mysteries of how things work. Using familiar examples from everyday life and modern technology, this book explains the seemingly inexplicable phenomena we encounter all around us. As it examines everything from roller coasters to radio, musical instruments to makeup, and knuckleballs to nuclear weapons, How Everything Works provides the answers to such questions as why the sky is blue, why metal is a problem in microwave ovens, and why some clothes require dry cleaning. With fascinating and fun real-life examples that provide the answers to scores of questions, How Everything Works is nothing short of a user's manual to our everyday world.
Productinformatie
| Auteur | Bloomfield, Louis A. |
|---|---|
| Uitgever | Wiley |
| Publicatiedatum | 28-08-2007 |
| Aantal pagina's | 736 |
| Taal | English |
| Bindwijze | paperback |
| Afmetingen | 3.1 x 20.8 x 27.4 centimeters |
| Gewicht | 1315 grams |
| Editie | 1 |
| ISBN | 9780470170663 |
| Conditie | Als nieuw |
Features
Author
Bloomfield, Louis A.
Binding
paperback
Language
English
Pages
736
Publication date
28-08-2007
Publisher
Wiley
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