Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.
Contents:
Measuring matter -- Measuring temperature -- Atomic structure, atoms and isotopes -- Mass and weight -- Falling objects -- Vectors and scalars -- Force and acceleration -- Motion in a circle -- The swinging pendulum -- Energy, work, and power -- Stability and equilibrium -- Loads and levers -- Inclines and friction -- Pulleys and gears -- Strains on solids.
Summary:
Explains the science of mechanics, discussing force and motion, levers, and simple machines, with diagrams and experiments to help readers understand the concepts.
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