Physics by Willis E. Tower, Thomas D. Cope, Charles H. Smith, and Charles M. Turton
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About this eBook
| Author | Tower, Willis E. (Willis Eugene), 1871- |
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| Author | Cope, Thomas D. (Thomas Darlington), 1880-1964 |
| Author | Smith, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1861-1926 |
| Author | Turton, Charles M. (Charles Mark), 1861-1937 |
| LoC No. | 20004019 |
| Title | Physics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Introduction and measurement -- Molecular forces and motions -- Mechanics of liquids -- Mechanics of gases -- Force and motion -- Work and energy -- Heat, its production and transmission -- Heat and work -- Magnetism -- Static electricity -- Electric currents produced by voltaic cells -- Magnetic effects of electric currents, and electrical measurements -- Chemical and heat effects of electric currents -- Induced currents -- Sound -- Light -- Invisible radiations -- Wireless telephony and alternating currents. |
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| Summary | "Physics" by Willis E. Tower, Thomas D. Cope, Charles H. Smith, and Charles M. Turton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This textbook is designed to help students grasp the fundamental concepts and principles of physics by connecting them to everyday experiences and phenomena. It focuses on introducing physical concepts in a simplified manner, emphasizing understanding over complex mathematical formulations. At the start of the text, the authors emphasize the significance of physics as an exploration of familiar experiences, such as the behavior of objects, forces, and energy in the natural world. They highlight the importance of transforming casual knowledge into systematic understanding through careful observation and study. Key topics introduced include the three states of matter, fundamental definitions relevant to physics, and the distinction between common knowledge and scientific knowledge, laying the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of physical principles in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Physics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40175 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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