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The Seven Measures of the World (Hardcover)
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The Seven Measures of the World (Hardcover)
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List price R559
Loot Price R516
Discovery Miles 5 160
You Save R43 (8%)
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The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of
measurement that allow us to understand the physical world Â
“Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things
are as they are.”—Kirkus Reviews  From the beginning of
history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience,
shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and
the supernatural. We measure the world to know our past, comprehend
the present, and plan the future. Â Renowned physicist Piero
Martin explores how scientific knowledge is built around seven key
pillars of measurement: the meter for length; the second for time;
the kilogram for mass; the kelvin for temperature; the ampere for
electricity; the mole for quantity of substance; and the candela
for luminous intensity. Martin examines the history and function of
these units and illustrates their applications in rich vignettes on
a range of topics—from quarks to black holes, from a glass of
wine to space exploration. He delves into not only the
all-important numbers but also anecdotes that underline each
unit’s special quality. At the same time, he explains how each
unit contributes to important aspects of science, from classical
physics to quantum mechanics, from relativity to chemistry, from
cosmology to elementary particle physics, and from medicine to
modern technology. Martin eloquently shows how the entire universe
can be measured and understood using just seven units.
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