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Kakalios, James, 1958-
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Science in popular culture.
Physics -- Miscellanea.
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The physics of every...
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The
physics
of
everyday
things
: the extraordinary science behind an ordinary day / James
Kakalios
.
by
Kakalios
, James, 1958-
New York : Crown, [2017] [2017]
Subjects
Science in popular culture.
Physics
-- Miscellanea.
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Summary:
"
Physics
professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James
Kakalios
reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic
things
that keep our daily lives running, from our smart phones and digital "clouds" to x-ray machines and hybrid vehicles. Most of us are clueless when it comes to the
physics
that makes our modern world so convenient. What's the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens, and toasters? How do we glide through tolls using an E-Z Pass, or find our way to new places using GPS? In The
Physics
of
Everyday
Things
, James
Kakalios
takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of what we use and take for granted. Breaking down the world of
things
into a single day,
Kakalios
engages our curiosity about how our refrigerators keep food cool, how a plane manages to remain airborne, and how our wrist fitness monitors keep track of our steps. Each explanation is coupled with a story revealing the interplay of the astonishing invisible forces that surround us. Through this "narrative
physics
," The
Physics
of
Everyday
Things
demonstrates that--far from the abstractions conjured by terms like the Higgs Boson, black holes, and gravity waves--sophisticated science is also quite practical. With his signature clarity and inventiveness,
Kakalios
ignites our imaginations and enthralls us with the principles that make up our lives."
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245 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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First edition.
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