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The Resource The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili
The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili
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The item The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Jacksonville Public Library.This item is available to borrow from 15 library branches.
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The item The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Jacksonville Public Library.
This item is available to borrow from 15 library branches.
- Summary
- Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach "The Physics Book" sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory -- as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about -- seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 335 pages
- Contents
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- Introduction
- Measurement and motion: physics and the everyday world
- Energy and matter: materials and heat
- Electricity and magnetism: two forces unite
- Sound and light: the properties of waves
- The quantum world: our uncertain universe
- Nuclear and particle physics: inside the atom
- Relativity and the universe: our place in the cosmos
- Isbn
- 9781465491022
- Label
- The physics book : [big ideas simply explained]
- Title
- The physics book
- Title remainder
- [big ideas simply explained]
- Statement of responsibility
- foreword by Jim Al-Khalili
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach "The Physics Book" sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory -- as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about -- seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics
- Cataloging source
- CNWPU
- Dewey number
- 530
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
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- QC24.5
- QC24.5
- LC item number
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- .P593 2020
- .P59 2020
- Literary form
- non fiction
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1962-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Al-Khalili, Jim
- Dorling Kindersley, Inc
- Series statement
- Big ideas simply explained
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- Physics
- Physics
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- Label
- The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction -- Measurement and motion: physics and the everyday world -- Energy and matter: materials and heat -- Electricity and magnetism: two forces unite -- Sound and light: the properties of waves -- The quantum world: our uncertain universe -- Nuclear and particle physics: inside the atom -- Relativity and the universe: our place in the cosmos
- Control code
- on1134760276
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Extent
- 335 pages
- Isbn
- 9781465491022
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- color illustrations, photographs
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) o1134760276
- (OCoLC)1134760276
- Label
- The physics book : [big ideas simply explained], foreword by Jim Al-Khalili
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Introduction -- Measurement and motion: physics and the everyday world -- Energy and matter: materials and heat -- Electricity and magnetism: two forces unite -- Sound and light: the properties of waves -- The quantum world: our uncertain universe -- Nuclear and particle physics: inside the atom -- Relativity and the universe: our place in the cosmos
- Control code
- on1134760276
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Extent
- 335 pages
- Isbn
- 9781465491022
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- color illustrations, photographs
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) o1134760276
- (OCoLC)1134760276
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