Isbn: 9781778400643 - the ups and downs of physics: the science of gravity, aerodynamics, and everyday mishaps (14 Ergebnisse)

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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. In English.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. * UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY * The cover has minimal wear to the edges and corners, otherwise in very good condition. The binding is firm. The pages are clean and crease free. This book has 217 pages. All in all a nice example of this book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. translation edition. 224 pages. 5.50x0.90x8.60 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. translation edition. 224 pages. 5.50x0.90x8.60 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. translation edition. 224 pages. 5.50x0.90x8.60 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: NEW.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "This is science made eclectic and entertaining."Publishers WeeklyA spectacular and humorous guide to the physics of everyday lifeperfect for readers of Storm in a Teacup and The Disappearing Spoon.Why do bridges sway in the wind Why do doorknobs sometimes produce a shock Where does lightning actually come fromand more importantly, what should we do if we're suddenly surrounded by it The Ups and Downs of Physics explores the physics of the world around us: from dropped cell phone calls to falling objects, radioactivity, alternating currents, and humidity. The book also examines the ethical implications of scientific decision-making by recounting cases such as the Challenger disaster and the Goiânia radioactive accident. And while physics can sometimes cause us problems, the underlying principles are elegant and fascinatingand with this book, we can learn how to harness them to our advantage.Told in a charming, conversational voice by the husband-and-wife duo Marcus Weber, a celebrated physicist, and Judith Weber, an acclaimed science communicator, this book interweaves fascinating facts about pistol shrimp and electrostatic charge with chatty stories and experiments readers can try at home. Marcus and Judith discuss everything from a cycling holiday in Cuba, to a cracked window in their home, to figuring out why an experiment they designed for a science television show damaged the iPhone of a famous celebrity Who knew physics could be so much fun.…