Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in Which the Elements of That Science Are Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils: Illustrated With Plates (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book introduces readers to essential properties of bodies and fundamental laws of motion through everyday examples and entertaining experiments. The author begins with the concept of impenetrability, demonstrating that bodies cannot simultaneously occupy the same space, before delving into the properties of extension, divisibility, inertia, and attraction. The author pays particular attention to the laws of motion and gravity, explaining how these principles relate to the motion of everyday objects and the larger movements of the planets. By examining the action and reaction of forces, the author not only offers a foundational understanding of the physical world but also encourages readers to question why and how things move as they do. The book concludes by highlighting the significance of elasticity and reaction in nature, emphasizing their role in phenomena such as flying and swimming.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to essential properties of bodies and fundamental laws of motion through everyday examples and entertaining experiments. The author begins with the concept of impenetrability, demonstrating that bodies cannot simultaneously occupy the same space, before delving into the properties of extension, divisibility, inertia, and attraction. The author pays particular attention to the laws of motion and gravity, explaining how these principles relate to the motion of everyday objects and the larger movements of the planets. By examining the action and reaction of forces, the author not only offers a foundational understanding of the physical world but also encourages readers to question why and how things move as they do. The book concludes by highlighting the significance of elasticity and reaction in nature, emphasizing their role in phenomena such as flying and swimming. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282175177_0
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