An edition of Energy
(1963)
Energy
by Mitchell A. Wilson
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This volume explains the role that energy plays in the universe, describes the basic types of energy, including heat, light and electricity -- and recounts how matter is transformed into energy by stars and by man-made nuclear devices.
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Book Details
First Sentence
"In the language with which we label the world around us, we confidently take for granted the meaning of "energy.""
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The Prime Mover Of The Universe
2. Getting Warm On The Trail of Heat
3. The Torrid Pace Of Moving Molecules
4. The Search For The Ends Of The Rainbow
5. Rich Dividends From Chemical Bonds
6. Electricity: Willing Genie In A Wire
7. The Fantastic World Of Dr. Einstein
8. E=mc² : Substance Put To Work
Appendix
Bibliography and Acknowledgements
Index
Credits
Edition Notes
71076
Bibliography: p. 196.
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"In the language with which we label the world around us, we confidently take for granted the meaning of "energy.""
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| August 18, 2022 | Edited by MARC Bot | normalize LCCNs |
| April 13, 2010 | Edited by Open Library Bot | Linked existing covers to the edition. |
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| December 11, 2009 | Edited by 68.109.108.174 | Added picture, Library of Congress number, first sentence, description and table of contents |
| May 29, 2009 | Created by ImportBot | Imported from Collingswood Public Library record |