Explore the hidden powers that shape our world—made clear and exciting for curious readers.
This affordable edition presents Faraday’s lively Lectures on the forces of matter, written to be as free from technical jargon as possible and delivered in the author’s own spoken voice. The book opens a window into gravity, cohesion, chemical affinity, heat, magnetism, electricity, and how these forces interrelate, using vivid demonstrations and simple explanations that invite young minds to wonder and learn.
With accessible prose and a focus on core ideas, this edition aims to bring science to life. It captures the spirit of discovery through hands‑on illustrations and memorable examples, helping readers see how everyday materials behave when pushed, pulled, heated, or mixed. It’s a guide for beginners who want to understand the basics behind how the world works.
Ideal for readers curious about science who want a straightforward, engaging introduction to the physical forces that shape our universe.
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Excerpt from A Course of Six Lectures on the Various Forces of Matter, and Their Relations to Each Other
Which was first, Matter or Force? If we think on this question, we shall find that we are unable to conceive of matter without force, or force without matter. When God created the elements of which the earth is composed, He created certain wondrous forces, which are set free and become evident when matter acts on matter. All these forces, with many differ onces, have much in common, and if one is set free it will immediately endeavor to free its companions. Thus heat will enable us to elim inate light, electricity, magnetism, and chem ical action; chemical action will educe light, electricity, and heat; in this way we find that all the forces in nature tend to form mutually dependent systems, and as the motion of one star affects another, so force in action liberates and renders evident forces previously tranquil.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental forces that govern the universe, offering a fascinating exploration of how matter interacts with itself and the world around it. The author, drawing from the insights of esteemed scientists like Faraday and Davy, guides the reader through a series of captivating experiments and observations, revealing the intricate workings of natural phenomena. Beginning with the ubiquitous force of gravity, the author skillfully unpacks the concept of attraction, demonstrating its influence on everything from falling objects to the celestial dance of planets. The book then moves on to delve into the power of cohesion, the force that binds particles together, showcasing its significance in forming solid structures, influencing chemical reactions, and creating the very substance of our world. The author's accessible language and lively illustrations make this a compelling and enlightening read, offering a timeless perspective on the enduring mysteries of the physical world. Through a series of elegant experiments and observations, this book illuminates the interconnectedness of the universe, revealing how seemingly disparate forces work together to create the world we know. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330698884_0
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