The Mechanical universe-- and beyond

Part II : Beyond the mechanical universe, programs 43-46

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The Mechanical universe-- and beyond

Part II : Beyond the mechanical universe, programs 43-46

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Program 43 examines Albert Einstein's interest in perfecting the central ideas of physics. Details Einstein's new understanding of the meaning of space and time, including such matters as the transformation of velocities, time dilation, and the twin paradox. Program 44 deals with the formulation of a new mechanics based on Einstein's concept of space and time. Covers relativistic momentum, equations relating kinetic energy and total energy of a particle to its speed, and the relation between mass and energy in special relativity. Program 45 traces the ups and downs of scientific research as reflected in Boyle's experiments and Charles's investigations. New discoveries about the behaviors of gases make the connection between temperature and heat. Program 46 deals with the Carnot engine and the first law of thermodynamics. Uses computer animation sequences, historical reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.

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Annenberg/CPB
Language
English
Pages
120

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Cover of: The Mechanical universe-- and beyond
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Table of Contents

Velocity and time (30 min.)
Mass, momentum, energy (30 min.)
Temperature and gas laws (30 min.)
Engine of nature (30 min)

Edition Notes

An Annenberg/CPB project.

Pt. of a two-semester television course.

Videodisc release of the original television program: The mechanical universe.

Animated graphics, Jim Blinn ; story editor, Jack Arnold ; consultants, Dave A. Campbell, Judith Goodstein.

Host, David Goodstein.

College students and adults.

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S. Burlinton, VT
Other Titles
Mechanical universe (Television program), Beyond the mechanical universe., Velocity and time., Mass, momentum, energy., Temperature and gas law., Engine of nature.

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Format
[videorecording] /
Pagination
1 videodisc (120 min.)
Number of pages
120

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL47075688M
OCLC/WorldCat
54833127

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL34723250W

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Program 27 looks at electricity, magnetism, and the twentieth century discoveries of relativity and quantum mechanics. Program 28 looks at Coulomb's law and the principles of static electricity. Program 29 deals with Michael Faraday's contribution to the modern idea of the field of force. Also covers electric fields of static charges, Gauss's law, and the conservation of flux. Program 30 discusses Benjamin Franklin's theory of the Leyden jar and his invention of the parallel plate capacitor. Also covers electrical potential, the potential of charged conductors, equipotentials, and capacitance. Uses computer animation sequences, historical reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.

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