This volume introduces force as the cause of change in the physical world and asks how well the effect that forces have on the motion of a body can be predicted. Systems as diverse as colliding galaxies and decaying nuclei are considered, and essential concepts such as energy and momentum are explored. The book also discusses chaos and the limits of predictability.
By:
Robert Lambourne Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 660g ISBN:9780750307161 ISBN 10: 0750307161 Pages: 255 Publication Date:01 January 2000 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active