Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint)
Author: Ghosha, Pratapachandra John Leonard
ISBN: 9781440085628

Ghosha, Pratapachandra John Leonard

9781440085628: Properties of Matter (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1440085625 ISBN 13: 9781440085628

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the basic ideas behind how matter behaves—through clear, practical explanations you can trust.

This edition surveys units, dimensions, and the way we measure physical quantities, showing how choosing different standards changes the numbers we use. It also introduces the kinetic view of gases, explains why pressure, volume, and temperature relate the way they do, and demonstrates how dimensional analysis helps check formulas.

This approachable text guides you from the foundations of measurement to the ideas that underpin experiments in physics and engineering. It emphasizes practical reasoning, with examples that illustrate how scientists derive relationships and verify them against real data. If you’re curious about how a simple pendulum or a gas behaves, you’ll find the core concepts explained with accessible language and concrete reasoning.

Understand how units, dimensions, and standard references shape physical formulas
See how the kinetic theory explains gas behavior and pressure
Learn why temperature, volume, and pressure are interlinked in gases
Discover how dimensional analysis helps verify and derive relationships

Ideal for readers of introductory physics or engineering texts who want a solid, readable grounding in the foundations of matter and measurement.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1440085625
ISBN 13: 9781440085628
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 306

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Properties of Matter, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously covers a broad spectrum of topics in physics and is an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to understand the fundamental properties of matter. It caters to a wide range of readers, from high school students to university undergraduates, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the subject. The book begins by introducing the concept of matter, guiding readers through units and dimensions, length, volume, energy, and more. It then explores the fascinating world of circular motion, the pendulum, time, solids, gravity, gases, and hydrostatics, with each concept carefully explained and illustrated. The author's in-depth knowledge and passion for physics are evident throughout the book, as they delve into captivating explanations of capillarity, friction, surface tension, and other physical phenomena. The inclusion of miscellaneous examples and tables of physical constants further enhances the book's usefulness as a practical reference guide. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the properties of matter and their applications in the real world. It offers a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practical guidance that will benefit students, researchers, and anyone with a curious mind eager to explore the fundamental building blocks of our universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440085628_0

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