9781331925484 - Energy: Work, Heat and Transformations (Classic Reprint) de Reeve, Sidney A. (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 challenges conventional understandings of energy and heat, particularly as they are presented in engineering education. The author, an engineer and educator, argues that current explanations of energy often rely on approximations and misconceptions, particularly regarding the nature of mechanical energy and heat as a mode of motion. The book delves into fundamental principles of mechanics, drawing upon the works of Newton and Kepler. It emphasizes the crucial role of relationships between mass-portions in understanding energy, highlighting that energy exists not within single bodies but rather in the interactions between them. The author explores the concepts of free and vibratory energies, examining the different forms of motion possible in nature, such as elliptical and hyperbolic orbits, and their implications for energy transformation. Through a thought-provoking analysis of mechanical energy and its relationship to heat, the book proposes a new perspective on thermodynamics. It argues that a deeper understanding of free, natural systems of mechanical action is essential for comprehending the complexities of heat and other forms of energy. By questioning established assumptions and offering alternative interpretations, this book encourages readers to re-evaluate their understanding of the fundamental principles governing the physical world. 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.