Science of Everyday Things: Real Life Physics

Schlager, Neil [Editor]; Knight, Judson [Editor];

ISBN 10: 078765633X / ISBN 13: 9780787656331

Published by Gale Research Inc, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science of Everyday Things: Real Life Physics
• Publisher: Gale Research Inc
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078765633X
• ISBN 13: 9780787656331
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 50 ounces

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Synopsis

This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories. Creating a sense of real-life relevance for students, the Science of Everyday Things expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, and presents theories in their everyday applications. Some of the entries covered include: how osmosis is used in dehydrating fruit; how the principles of aerodynamics are applied to cars; Charles law and the chemical reaction that sets off an airbag; how algorithms are used to figure out the NCAA playoff tournaments; and more. Each volume the Science of Everyday Things presents approximately 40-50 entries and includes photos, diagrams, sidebars containing short glossaries and interesting facts and details relating to each principle.