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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.How fast can you travel from London to Paris? How do scientists calculate the energy of an atomic bomb explosion? How do you kick a football so it stays in the air and goes a long way downfield? Nahin begins with simpler problems and progresses to more challenging questions, and his entertaining, accessible, and scientifically and mathematically informed explanations are all punctuated by his trademark humor. Readers are presumed to have some background in beginning differential and integral calculus. Whether you simply have a personal interest in physics' influence in the world or you're an engineering and science student who wants to gain more physics know-how, this book has an intriguing scenario for you.In Praise of Simple Physics proves that if we look carefully at the world around us, physics has answers for the most astonishing day-to-day occurrences.
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press (May 24, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0691166935
ISBN-13: 978-0691166933
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #75,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #210 in Books > Textbooks > Science & Mathematics > Physics #738 in Books > Science & Math > Physics
Extraordinary book. Very amenable to grasp physical concepts. Should be used to teach at schools. Congrats to the author from Lima, Peru. As a mechanical engineer I enjoyed reading it a lot.
I love all his books and this is no exception.A recent article Trefethen Nick âSurprises of the Faraday Cageâ
May Nahin continue to write one fantastic math book a year!
As usual excellent book from Paul Nahin. Beautiful problems and more beautiful explanations.
I always buy any book by Nahin. All his past books have been great, just the right combo of history and theory and worked out examples. Highly recommended.
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