Physics curiosities, oddities, and novelties

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In an easily accessible style, this book presents the most interesting physics concepts that have meaning in our daily lives. Filled with intriguing and unusual examples, the book explores a historical progression, from classical physics to quantum mechanics and relativity. This book also gives insight into physics through minimal scientific jargon. For example, readers learn the physics behind dimples on golf balls, 3D movies, refrigerators, and the battery in your car.

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Full title :Physics curiosities, oddities, and novelties / John Kimball.

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Publication Date:©2015

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Publisher(s):CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Place of Publication:Boca Raton, FL
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2015

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 362 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

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ISBN:9781466576353, 1466576359
oclc:ocn806017119
LC Classification:QC24.5
Dewey Decimal:530

Newton and mechanics -- Momentum, angular momentum, and energy -- Thermal physics -- Electromagnetism -- Waves -- Quantum -- Materials and devices -- Relativity -- Nucleus -- Particle physics -- Nobel laureates: a short summary.