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In Praise of Simple Physics: The Science and Mathematics behind Everyday Questions - Princeton Puzzlers Paul J. Nahin
In Praise of Simple Physics: The Science and Mathematics behind Everyday Questions - Princeton Puzzlers
Paul J. Nahin
Physics can explain many of the things that we commonly encounter. It can tell us why the night is dark, what causes the tides, and even how best to catch a baseball. With In Praise of Simple Physics, popular math and science writer Paul Nahin presents a plethora of situations that explore the science and math behind the wonders of everyday life. R
272 pages, 59 b/w illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 19, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691178523 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 272 |
| Dimensions | 235 × 156 × 21 mm · 430 g |
| Language | English |
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