An edition of Energy (1963)

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An edition of Energy (1963)

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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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Publisher
Time, inc.
Language
English
Pages
200

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Energy
1963, Time, inc.
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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 Page 7
1. The Prime Mover Of The Universe Page 8
2. Getting Warm On The Trail of Heat Page 28
3. The Torrid Pace Of Moving Molecules Page 50
4. The Search For The Ends Of The Rainbow Page 70
5. Rich Dividends From Chemical Bonds Page 92
6. Electricity: Willing Genie In A Wire Page 116
7. The Fantastic World Of Dr. Einstein Page 136
8. E=mc² : Substance Put To Work Page 166
Appendix Page 193
Bibliography and Acknowledgements Page 196
Index Page 197
Credits Page 200

Edition Notes

71076

Bibliography: p. 196.

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New York
Series
Life science library
Other Titles
Life (Chicago, Ill.)

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Pagination
200 p.
Number of pages
200

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23249706M
LCCN
63021614

First Sentence

"In the language with which we label the world around us, we confidently take for granted the meaning of "energy.""

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