Experimental Science, Vol. 2: Elementary, Practical and Experimental Physics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George M. Hopkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026063896X ISBN 13: 9780260638960

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore physics through simple, hands‑on experiments you can build at home or in class.

This edition presents the core ideas of physics using clear demonstrations and inexpensive devices, designed for students, artisans, and teachers alike.

The book emphasizes learning by doing. It gathers original articles from Scientific American, revised and expanded with text and engravings to make ideas practical and easy to grasp. The experiments are chosen so that anyone with ordinary mechanical skill can construct and use the apparatus, turning theory into tangible discovery.

• Build and perform straightforward experiments that illustrate key physics principles
• Read explanations that are plain and easy to follow, with practical demonstrations
• See how classical topics like force, motion, fluids, and light connect to real devices
• Learn through revised, original material plus accessible illustrations

Ideal for readers who want a practical, experiment‑driven introduction to physics, suitable for self‑study or classroom use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026063896X
• ISBN 13: 9780260638960
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 745