9780282732745 - A Text-Book of Physics: Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint) de Poynting, John Henry (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the two linked and foundational concepts of weight and mass, delving into the profound research and pivotal experiments that led to their current scientific understanding. Taking readers on a historical journey, the author traces the evolution of these concepts, from early perceptions to sophisticated laboratory experiments, highlighting the crucial contributions of eminent scientists like Stevinus, Galileo, Huygens, Newton, and Cavendish. The book delves into the practical applications of weight and mass in determining the composition of the Earth and unveils the constant value of mass. The insightful exploration of the relationship between weight and gravity sheds light on how objects behave on different planets. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and engrossing account of the scientific journey that deepened our understanding of these fundamental properties of matter. 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.