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Physics for rock stars, making the laws of the universe work for you, Christine McKinley

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Physics for rock stars

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Christine McKinley

making the laws of the universe work for you

From the host of the History channel’s Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: the laws of the universe like you’ve never experienced them before. This approachable book explains the world of physics with clarity, humor, and a dash of adventure. Physics for Rock Stars is not a weighty treatise on science, but a personal tour of physics from a quirky friend. Anyone who’s ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts—just an inspiring and comical romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of the organized universe

Test your hypothesis: the scientific method -- Make space: nature abhors a vacuum -- Keep it real: the necessity of numbers -- Don't spin: conservation of energy -- Know your type: the chemistry of attraction and bonding -- Don't answer the door in your underwear: the ideal gas law -- Know you are not alone: the equality of gravity -- Clearly state the problem: force and the free body diagram -- Use a crowbar or two: mechanical advantage -- Love your rough spots: friction -- Check our direction: motion and momentum -- Let the universe make the rules -- Prepare to float : buoyancy -- Let it flow: fluids -- Control your chaos: second law of thermodynamics -- Know when it;s time to take cover: waves -- Watch a boiling pot, or don't: phase changes -- Use your power wisely: electricity and magnetism -- Cultivate mystery: the elusive electron -- Respect other points of view: relativity -- Enjoy the miles to go: the four fundamental forces