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Beyond the Mechanical Universe - From Electricity to Modern Physics (Paperback)
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Beyond the Mechanical Universe - From Electricity to Modern Physics (Paperback)
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This 1987 second volume of the Mechanical Universe studies
electricity and magnetism, their relation to each other and light,
and shows how the problem of light led to the special theory of
relativity. Then, it moves on to modern physics, where particles
may behave like waves and where some of the great verities of
Newtonian physics appear less certain. Along with the first volume,
this book is based on, though independent of, a public television
series broadcast in the United States. Physics is presented as a
human endeavor, with historical development forming a thread
throughout the text. The prerequisites are minimal, only basic
algebra and trigonometry since the necessary calculus is developed
in the text, with physics providing the motivation. New concepts
are introduced at the natural, logical point with many historical
references to place physics in a social perspective. Many topics
from twentieth-century physics are included. The book is
attractively illustrated and will be a stimulating alternative to
other, less-thorough treatments.
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