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Mad about Modern Physics Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities

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ISBN-10: 0471448559

ISBN-13: 9780471448556

Edition: 2005

Authors: Franklin Potter, Christopher Jargodzki, Christopher Jargodzki

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More mind-bending fun in physics The sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions ("Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?", "What is a fuel cell?"), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this fascinating physics compendium will educate and captivate students, teachers, and science buffs alike. FRANKLIN POTTER, Ph.D., is a retired physicist from the University of California at Irvine. He continues to conduct research in elementary particle physics and cosmology, as well as consult in…    
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Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 12/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 7.60" wide x 9.28" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 1.188

FRANKLIN POTTER, Ph.D., is a retired physicist from the University of California at Irvine. He continues to conduct research in elementary particle physics and cosmology, as well as consult in physics education.CHRISTOPHER JARGODZKI, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics at Central Missouri State University. He is also founder and director of Center for Cooperative Phenomena. He was born and raised in Poland, and received his Ph.D. in quantum field theory from the University of California at Irvine.

Preface
Acknowledgements
To the Reader
The Heat Is On
Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?
Crazy Circles
Fly Me to the Moon
Go Ask Alice
Start Me Up
A Whole New World
Chances Are
Can This Be Real?
Over My Head
Crystal Blue Persuasion
Answers
The Heat is on
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Crazy Circles
Fly Me to the Moon
Go Ask Alice
Star Me Up
A Whole New World
Chances Are
Can This be Real?
Over My Head
Crystal Blue Persuasion
Index