DK Big Ideas The Physics Book 7-12 Popular Science Books
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: DK (March 5, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0241412722
ISBN-13: 978-0241412725
Product Dimensions: 202 x 240 x 34mm | 1,113g
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Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.
Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about - seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as Energy and Matter, and Electricity and Magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics.
Eureka moments abound: from Pythagoras's observations of the pleasing harmonies created by vibrating strings, and Galileo's experiments with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You'll also learn about Albert Einstein's revelations about relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson particle; and why most of our Universe is missing. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - their abstract concepts, The Physics Book is the book for you.
Explore the laws and theories of physics, in this accessible introduction, shaping the forces of our universe, our planet, and our daily lives.
Using a bold, graphic led approach, the physics book lists more than 80 key concepts and discoveries, defines this topic, and influences our technology from the beginning. A firm focus on the idea of fragmentation in each theory - and exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough is - studies the history and development of energy and matter, electricity and magnetism, and quantum nuclear and particle physics.
Moments of discovery abound: From Pythagoras' observation of the sweet harmony of string vibrations, to Galileo's experiment with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple, and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You will also learn about Albert Einstein's revelation of relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirms the big bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson; and why most of our universe has disappeared. If you ever want to know how physicists express and prove their abstract concepts, this physics book is the one you're looking for.
