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Physics in daily life /
Finally the Europhysics News columns, "Physics in Daily Life", are brought together in one inspiring volume. These pages hold the wonders of a candle flame, the secret of surviving the sauna heat, and the mysteries of bubbles and balloons. Find answers to questions like "Why is water...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Les Ulis, France :
EDP Sciences,
2012.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Finally the Europhysics News columns, "Physics in Daily Life", are brought together in one inspiring volume. These pages hold the wonders of a candle flame, the secret of surviving the sauna heat, and the mysteries of bubbles and balloons. Find answers to questions like "Why is water blue? How do we localize sound? Why is ice so slippery?" and "What is the speed of falling raindrops?" For everybody with a bit of physics background this book playfully reveals insights into everyday conundrums. This is science at its most accessible and satisfying. |
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| Notas: | "Foreword by Sir Arnold Wolfendale"--Cover. "This is a collection of 'Physics in Daily Life' columns which appeared in Europhysics News, vols 34-42 (2003-20011)."--Title page verso. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| ISBN: | 2759807053 9782759807055 9782759809059 2759809056 |