Elements Of Natural Philosophy: Designed For Academies And High Schools (1858) - Softcover

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Elements of Natural Philosophy: Designed for Academies and High Schools is a comprehensive textbook written by Elias Loomis and first published in 1858. The book covers a wide range of topics in physics, including mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. It is designed for use in secondary schools and provides a thorough introduction to the principles of natural philosophy.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic in physics. The first section covers mechanics, including the laws of motion, work and energy, and rotational motion. The second section covers heat and thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics and the properties of gases. The third section covers light and optics, including reflection, refraction, and interference. The fourth section covers sound and acoustics, including the properties of sound waves and the behavior of musical instruments.The fifth section covers electricity and magnetism, including electric charge, electric fields, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. The final section covers modern physics, including relativity and quantum mechanics. Throughout the book, Loomis provides clear explanations of complex concepts and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding.Overall, Elements of Natural Philosophy is a valuable resource for students and teachers of physics. Its clear and concise explanations, detailed illustrations, and comprehensive coverage of the subject make it an ideal textbook for secondary school students.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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