In praise of simple physics : the science and mathematics behind everyday questions
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2016].
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Book
ISBN
9780691166933, 0691166935
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xxiii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2016].
Language
English
ISBN
9780691166933, 0691166935
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Physics can explain many of the things that we commonly encounter. It can tell us why the night is dark, what causes the tides, and even how best to catch a baseball. With In Praise of Simple Physics, popular math and science writer Paul Nahin presents a plethora of situations that explore the science and math behind the wonders of everyday life. Roaming through a diverse range of puzzles, he illustrates how physics shows us ways to wring more energy from renewable sources, to measure the gravity in our car garages, to figure out which of three light switches in the basement controls the light bulb in the attic, and much, much more.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nahin, P. J. (2016). In praise of simple physics: the science and mathematics behind everyday questions . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nahin, Paul J.. 2016. In Praise of Simple Physics: The Science and Mathematics Behind Everyday Questions. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nahin, Paul J.. In Praise of Simple Physics: The Science and Mathematics Behind Everyday Questions Princeton University Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nahin, Paul J.. In Praise of Simple Physics: The Science and Mathematics Behind Everyday Questions Princeton University Press, 2016.
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