Isbn: 9780243869671 - Les Origines De La Statique, Vol. 2 (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the evolution of a mechanical principle that revolutionized the understanding of equilibrium and motion. Beginning with the ancient Greeks, who first grappled with the concept of a center of gravity, the author follows the development of ideas about this crucial point in the Middle Ages. We see how scholars such as Albert de Saxe expanded on Aristotle's original ideas and wrestled with the question of why the center of gravity tends to align with the center of the Earth. Through the examination of historical texts and scientific debates, this book illuminates the gradual refinement and evolution of our understanding of equilibrium and motion, offering insights into the foundations of modern physics. 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.…