Forces and Motion (Physics in Action (Chelsea House))

The term motion means a change in the position of a body with respect to time, as measured by a particular observer in a particular frame of reference. Until the end of the 19th century, Isaac Newton's laws of motion, which he posited as axioms or postulates in his famous Principia, were the basis of what has since become known as classical physics. Forces and Motion explores these scientific topics and looks at how physics, through simple and general concepts, affects the way people live and how the world around them works. Each chapter focuses on a single aspect of force and motion, explaining these laws in accessible terms of the modern world, such the rotation of a Ferris wheel, a tsunami in the ocean, or a person walking down the street.

This practical set is an ideal reference for high school students and higher studying or researching physics, teachers, as well as public libraries.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.

Physics in Action explores the fascinating science of matter and energy and their interactions. This 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-color throughout, these engaging volumes drive home the fundamental science of physics by providing accessible real-life examples that offer students an empowering research tool to complement their curriculum.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.