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Physics does not just happen in a lab; it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car. This book helps you join a journey through time, space and beyond and find out about the physical forces that make our world what it is. It helps you find out how science affects everything from roller coasters to fighter pilots.Contents
Contents : In the beginning - Greece is the word; the Dark Ages; into the light; Galileo’s world; Newton’s universe; can you feel the force - what is a force; it’s the law (gravity); can you do physics on a bike; what causes friction; how fast can you go; G force; energy; how can you make forces bigger; how do bicycles work; how fast can you fall; how do planes stay in air; why do golf balls have dimples; what’s the best shape for a car; why do balls bounce; can you lie on a bed of nails; What’s the matter - what is matter made of; what’s inside an atom; why do balloons stick to the wall; shocking experiments; how do magnets work; can you feel the heat; states of matter; what shape is a raindrop; can you walk on custard; how does a balloon burst; can you see the light - is light made of particles; what colour is light; can you see rainbows in bubbles; when is light invisible; why is the sky blue; how fast is light; can you travel at the speed of light; who’s who; glossary; index;
