Publisher's Synopsis
Filled with cool physics facts and real–world examples
The fun and easy way® to get up to speed on the basic concepts of physics
Does thermodynamics leave you cold? Are you vexed by vectors? Does electromagnetism seem like just a lot of static? Relax! This friendly guide puts the fun back into physics fundamentals. Author Steven Holzner walks you through all the topics typically covered in Physics 101 and throws in some wild physics facts about relativity, time travel, quantum theory, and more.
Discover how to
- Work with physics notation and math
- Measure force and energy
- Investigate heat, pressure, and sound
- Examine electricity, magnetism, and light
- Explore black holes, planetary rotation, and more
