Overview

This text attempts to pass on some of the fun which can be obtained from studying soap films and soap bubbles. At the same time, it has a much more serious objective, that of using films to help readers to understand the principles of physics in particular and other aspects of science in general. This book is not only about soap films, but also about the importance of energy minimization to the establishment of the world around us, and the patterns that are set up as a result of this minimization. In most topics in the physical sciences, it is difficult to avoid mathematics. The study of soap films is no exception, and simple calculations and algebraic equations have been dispersed throughout this book. Where the account of mathematics is more significant, the relevant section of text is boxed and can be ignored by the reader, if desired.

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Author:   Lovett ,  John Tilley
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9780750302692

ISBN 10:   0750302690
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Secondary ,  A / AS level
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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... an attractive book well laid out ... many high quality illustrations. ... useful reference book School Science Review attractive book well laid out ... many high quality illustrations. ... useful reference book School Science Review ... intellectually stimulating. Endeavour tellectually stimulating. Endeavour This will appeal to everyone with an enquiring mind who is keen to illustrate, by experiments, basic results in science and mathematics. This is a valuable work that will stimulate the reader and introduce the reader to many new concepts and ideas. Physics Education ill appeal to everyone with an enquiring mind who is keen to illustrate, by experiments, basic results in science and mathematics. This is a valuable work that will stimulate the reader and introduce the reader to many new concepts and ideas. Physics Education This well-written and lively book will entertain and educate any scientist or science student. American Journal of Physics ell-written and lively book will entertain and educate any scientist or science student. American Journal of Physics

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