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The Handy Physics Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series)

By Paul W. Zitzewitz

Book information

Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Year
2011
ISBN
1578593050, 9781578593057
LCC
QC75.Z58 2011
Google Books ID
nUPfSAAACAAJ
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3564365 bytes)
Series
The Handy Answer Book Series
Edition
Second edition
Pages
385\385
Topic
Physics
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
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Description

Eschewing the usual mathematical explanations for physics phenomena, this approachable reference explains complicated scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. Completely updated to tackle the big issues such as gravity, magnetism, sound, and what really happens in the Large Hadron Collider, this engaging look at physics also spells out why cats always land on their feet, why people appear to have red eyes in photographs, and the real danger of looking at an eclipse. For everyone who ever wondered how a light bulb works or how squirrels avoid electrocution on the power lines, this handbook supplies answers on the physics of everyday life and examines the developments in the exploration of subatomic particles. In addition to the question-and-answer section, an addendum of facts about physicists explains what the Nobel prize is and who has won it, and tells the story of the scientist who was incarcerated for agreeing with Copernicus.

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