Secrets of the Universe: Discovering the Universal Laws of Science
- ISBN-10
- 0689312660
- ISBN-13
- 9780689312663
- Series
- Secrets of the Universe
- Category
- Physical laws
- Pages
- 214
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books
- Author
- Paul Fleisher
Description
Examines the laws of physics that govern the universe, covering such topics as planetary motion, Newton's three laws of motion, gravity, the behavior of gases, and quantum mechanics. Includes experiments and activities.
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Other editions
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- 2009
- 341 pages
- Paperback
- University of Chicago Press
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- 1992-10-31
- 272 pages
- Paperback
- Beacon Press
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