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Physics / Barry Parker.
Introduces the basic principles of physics, including classical mechanics, quantum physics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, relativity, and light; discusses the history behind their discovery; and explores their practical applications.
Record details
- ISBN: 0060891343
- ISBN: 9780060891343
- Physical Description: 218 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Collins, c2007.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution"--P. [4] of cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 212) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Welcome to physics -- Newton, motion, and classical mechanics -- Physics and the sky -- Waves -- Matter and energy -- Thermodynamics -- Light and optics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Ready references -- Radioactivity and early atomic theory -- Quantum physics -- Einstein and relativity -- Fission, fusion, and the bomb -- The standard model -- Moguls of modern cosmology -- Open questions and frontiers of physics.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | QC 21.3 .P37 2007 | 271933 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |
Electronic resources
- Version of Resource: http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0719/2007023019.html
- Table of contents only
- Related Resource: http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0911/2007023019-d.html
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Summary:
Introduces the basic principles of physics, including classical mechanics, quantum physics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, relativity, and light; discusses the history behind their discovery; and explores their practical applications.