EAN: 9780770437756

THE PHYSICS OF EVERYDAY THINGS - JAMES KAKALIOS...

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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