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Laws and Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

R. T. Glazebrook

 
9781331336860: Laws and Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the basics of how matter behaves, from measuring space and time to the forces that shape motion. This concise introduction lays out simple, clear definitions and the building blocks of physical understanding, using accessible language and everyday examples.


Readers will see how units of measurement work, how motion is described, and how energy and temperature relate to changes in state. The text moves from measuring space, mass, and time to exploring forms of energy, solids, fluids, and gases, with practical explanations of elasticity, rigidity, and compressibility. It also touches on the concept of heat and work, including how heat and expansion connect to the idea of latent heat.



  • Clear explanations of force, motion, and the basic ideas of kinetics and dynamics

  • Foundational discussions of elasticity, rigidity, and material properties

  • Intro to thermal properties, heat, expansion, and latent heat

  • Practical context for units, measurements, and the relationships between physical quantities


Ideal for readers beginning a study of physics, engineering, or general science, offering a solid framework to grow from.



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