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The fun and easy way to understand the basic principles of physics How does gravity work? What does e=mc2 really mean? And what's a charm quark? Physics For Du...mmies answers these questions and more, explaining the basics of physical science and its importance in our everyday lives in a simple, clear, and entertaining fashion. Whether readers are taking a class, helping kids with homework, or are simply interested in how the world works, this plain-English guide gives them the knowledge they need to understand basic physics. Through real-world examples and problems, it covers such key topics as motion, energy, and waves (sound, light, wave-particle); solids, liquids, and gases; thermodynamics; electromagnetism; relativity; atomic and nuclear structures; and the Big Bang and stars. Steven Holzner, PhD (Ithaca, NY), is the author of more than 40 books and a former contributing editor at PC Magazine. He has been on the faculty of MIT and taught Physics 101 and 102 at Cornell for over ten years.Detailed info »« Brief info
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Publication Date: | 12/31/2005 |
| ISBN: | 9780764554339 |
| Ean: | 0764554336 |
| Paperback: | 368 pages |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Info: | 7.48 x 0.83 x 9.24 inches, (1.25 lbs) |
| Categories: | Physics |
| LC Subjects: | Physics |
| Dewey: | 530 |
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