Author : Joan Newton
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 12,91 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1435858395
Nothing can capture attention like the thrill and rush of roller coasters. Your students will learn how the force of gravity makes their favorite roaring rollers move.
Author : Nathan Lepora
Publisher : Gareth Stevens
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 12,44 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780836889444
An amusement park is the perfect place to see science in action. The Science Behind Thrill Rides series uses theme park rides to explain in an exciting and easy-to-understand manner key physical science concepts such as the forces that drive roller coasters and affect the way bumper cars move. Each book in the series features: Topics correlated to middle school physical science curriculum, Clear explanations of key concepts at an accessible reading level, Diagrams and other detailed images to build comprehension, Bold, vibrant photos that captivate students, A glossary of key scientific terms. Book jacket.
Author : I.L Buchbinder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351453831
In part one of Effective Action in Quantum Gravity, the book describes the principles of quantum field theory and the significance of and theory behind effective action. Part two deals with quantum field theory in curved space-time and the effective action. These two parts provide the tools for understanding the rest of the book, which is devoted to selected problems of quantum gravity where the effective action plays a major role. The book assumes only a basic understanding of quantum field theory and general relativity and will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers in theoretical high-energy physics and gravitational theory.
Author : Philip Clayton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 14,10 MB
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532649568
Philip Clayton is well known as a major thinker working at the interface of science, philosophy, and Christian theology. Here, for the first time, a representative selection of his far-reaching works have been brought together into one place. After a general introduction to the breadth of Clayton’s writing, the book is divided into six main sections: 1) Science & Religion; 2) Science, Faith, & God; 3) Panentheistic Reflections on Science & Theology; 4) Science & Emergence; 5) Science, Spirit, & Divine Action; and 6) Progressive Theology. This introduction and reader will become the go-to text for all inquiries regarding Philip Clayton’s expansive theology.
Author : Cheryl Mansfield
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1635174775
Provides readers with an engaging introduction to gravity. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
Author : A. Zee
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 33,4 MB
Release : 2013-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1400847451
An ideal introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity, a subject of breathtaking beauty and supreme importance in physics. With his trademark blend of wit and incisiveness, A. Zee guides readers from the fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics to the most exciting frontiers of research today, including de Sitter and anti-de Sitter spacetimes, Kaluza-Klein theory, and brane worlds. Unlike other books on Einstein gravity, this book emphasizes the action principle and group theory as guides in constructing physical theories. Zee treats various topics in a spiral style that is easy on beginners, and includes anecdotes from the history of physics that will appeal to students and experts alike. He takes a friendly approach to the required mathematics, yet does not shy away from more advanced mathematical topics such as differential forms. The extensive discussion of black holes includes rotating and extremal black holes and Hawking radiation. The ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell also provides an essential resource for professional physicists and is accessible to anyone familiar with classical mechanics and electromagnetism. It features numerous exercises as well as detailed appendices covering a multitude of topics not readily found elsewhere. Provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity Guides readers from Newtonian mechanics to the frontiers of modern research Emphasizes symmetry and the Einstein-Hilbert action Covers topics not found in standard textbooks on Einstein gravity Includes interesting historical asides Features numerous exercises and detailed appendices Ideal for students, physicists, and scientifically minded lay readers Solutions manual (available only to teachers)
Author : Nicolae Sfetcu
Publisher : MultiMedia Publishing
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 21,52 MB
Release : 2019-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 606033203X
The interpretation of Isaac Newton's texts has sparked controversy to this day. One of the most heated debates relates to the action between two bodies distant from each other (the gravitational attraction), and to what extent Newton involved God in this case. Practically, most of the papers discuss four types of gravitational attractions in the case of remote bodies: direct distance action as intrinsic property of bodies in epicurean sense; direct remote action divinely mediated by God; remote action mediated by a material ether; or remote action mediated by an immaterial ether. The purpose of this paper is to argue that Newton categorically rejected the types of direct action as the intrinsic property of bodies, and remote action mediated by a material ether. Concerning the other two types of action, direct through divine intervention and mediated through an immaterial environment, Newton has repeatedly stated that he does not know the exact cause of gravity, but in both cases, he has directly involved God, directly in the first case and as the primary cause (the environment/ether being the secondary cause) in immaterial mediated action. But since recognition of direct distance action could have given some credit to those who thought gravity could be essential to matter, and hence to atheism, Newton never openly acknowledged the possibility of such an idea. Keywords: Isaac Newton, action at a distance, God, gravity, gravity law, gravitation CONTENTS Abstract Introduction Principia Correspondence with Richard Bentley Queries in Opticks Conclusions Bibliography DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25823.92320
Author : Cindy Blobaum
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 31,40 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1619302055
How can something that grounds us and keeps us here on this earth be so invisible and mysterious? We’re not talking about anything abstract and undetectable. We’re talking about GRAVITY! Gravity is a force that affects everyone and everything. Gravity is something we can easily understand, even kids, especially if they have the right tools to teach them. Explore Gravity! With 25 Great Projects will introduce kids ages 6-9 to the basics of gravity, including concepts of matter, attraction, and gravitational pull. Projects include creating a working model of a scale to learn what “weight” really means and how it’s affected by gravity. By playing with various weights to make a marvelous mobile, readers learn about the center of balance and how martial artists use this knowledge to throw their weight around. All the projects in this book are easy to follow, require little adult supervision, and use commonly found household products, many from the recycling box! The fun facts, trivia, jokes, comics, and hands-on activities will help kids discover the captivating science of gravity. Furthermore, the informational text and hands-on activities will excite kids about STEM, the interrelated fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Author : Sir Isaac Newton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 11,23 MB
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520321723
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1934.
Author : Tomás Ortín
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1043 pages
File Size : 50,70 MB
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521768136
Self-contained and comprehensive, this definitive new edition provides a complete overview of the intersection of gravity, supergravity, and superstrings.
