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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively delves into the mechanical theory of heat, also known as thermodynamics. The author, a renowned scientist from the mid-19th century, provides a comprehensive examination of mechanical phenomena, ranging from simple machines to the complex dynamics of a steam engine. The book is grounded in mathematics and the author meticulously employs equations and calculations to explain the transformation of heat into work and vice versa. Through a series of experiments, the author establishes the mechanical equivalent of heat, a fundamental concept that elucidates how mechanical energy and thermal energy are interconvertible. The work has shaped our understanding of energy conversion and laid the groundwork for further advancements in thermodynamics, solidifying its place as a seminal text in the history of physics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330110386_0
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