Physics in Action explores the fascinating science of matter and energy and their interactions. This practical series is a tour of the world of physics, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. Full-colour throughout and filled with detailed features, these engaging volumes drive home the fundamental science by providing accessible real-life examples that offer students an empowering research tool to complement their curriculum.

Energy is the central concept of physics. Unable to be created or destroyed but transformable from one form to another, energy ultimately determines what is and isn't possible in our universe. This book gives readers an appreciation for the limits of energy and the quantities of energy in the world around them. This fascinating book explores the major forms of energy: kinetic, potential, electrical, chemical, thermal, and nuclear.