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Elements of Physics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Fernando Sanford

 
9780666861221: Elements of Physics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the science of light, sound, color, and motion with a clear, patient guide.

This edition presents foundational ideas in optics, color vision, photography, and wave behavior, helping readers see how ideas connect to everyday phenomena.

From how lenses form images to how color mixtures create white light, the text builds a practical understanding without overwhelming jargon. It introduces experiments, definitions, and real-world applications that illuminate the how and why behind common observations.

  • Clear explanations of light, vision, and color, including Young’s theory and color photography concepts.
  • Hands‑on experiments and demonstrations about waves, sound transmission, and the nature of vibration.
  • Discussion of practical devices and ideas, such as lenses, telescopes, photographic processes, and electrical units.
  • A scope of topics that links physical principles to everyday technology and measurement.

Ideal for readers of introductory science and curious learners seeking a foundational grasp of physics in action.

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