Essay in Physics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Herbert Louis Samuel

 
9780282529833: Essay in Physics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how physics explains motion, energy, and the forces that shape our universe.

This book surveys core ideas in physics, from energy and motion to gravity and light. It presents a plain‑spoken look at how scientists understand what makes things move, why energy changes form, and how theories like relativity reshape our view of reality. The discussion favors clear concepts over heavy jargon, guiding readers through foundational questions about matter, energy, and the nature of the universe.




  • Clear definitions of kinetic and potential energy and how they relate to motion and position.

  • Connections between radiation, gravitation, and the idea that gravity can behave like a wave phenomenon.

  • How light, atoms, and energy interrelate through atomic oscillations and wave patterns.

  • A look at how relativity and quantum ideas challenge classical views while shaping current thinking.



Ideal for readers who enjoy accessible explanations of physics and its big questions, from energy to the structure of the cosmos.

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9780364837931: Essay in Physics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0364837934 ISBN 13 :  9780364837931
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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