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The Pendulum - A Case Study in Physics (Paperback)
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The Pendulum - A Case Study in Physics (Paperback)
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The pendulum: a case study in physics is a unique book in several
ways. Firstly, it is a comprehensive quantitative study of one
physical system, the pendulum, from the viewpoint of elementary and
more advanced classical physics, modern chaotic dynamics, and
quantum mechanics. In addition, coupled pendulums and pendulum
analogs of superconducting devices are also discussed. Secondly,
this book treats the physics of the pendulum within a historical
and cultural context, showing, for example, that the pendulum has
been intimately connected with studies of the earth's density, the
earth's motion, and timekeeping. While primarily a physics book,
the work provides significant added interest through the use of
relevant cultural and historical vignettes. This approach offers an
alternative to the usual modern physics courses. The text is amply
illustrated and augmented by exercises at the end of each chapter.
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