Everyday Physics: Uncovering the Science in the Simple Things (30 Minute Book Series) - Softcover

West, Doug

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798306900544

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered how the world around you works—from the morning cup of coffee to the colors of a rainbow? This book reveals the hidden science behind it all! "Everyday Physics: Uncovering the Science in the Simple Things" is your perfect solution to understanding physics in an engaging, concise way. Here's what you'll discover:

• Discover the science behind your morning coffee: Learn how heat transfer works through conduction, convection, and radiation, and uncover simple tips to keep your favorite brew warm longer.
• Explore motion and mechanics in everyday life: Understand how Newton’s laws of motion shape actions as simple as pushing a shopping cart or riding a bicycle—and how these same principles power rockets and roller coasters.
• Unravel the mysteries of friction: Find out why friction is both a challenge and a lifesaver, helping you walk, drive, and keep your world grounded while posing unique engineering challenges.
• Learn how fluids shape our world: From the aerodynamics of airplane wings to the simple act of drinking through a straw, discover how the principles of fluid motion influence technology and nature.
• See the world in a new light—literally: Delve into the wonders of light, from rainbows to reflections, and find out how your eyes and cameras transform light waves into stunning visuals.
• Unlock the secrets of sound: Learn how sound waves travel through air, water, and solids to create music, communication, and the everyday hum of life.
• Understand the invisible force of electricity: From static shocks to powering your smartphone, discover how electricity flows and fuels the modern world—and what happens when lightning strikes!
• Grasp the power of gravity: Explore how gravity keeps you grounded, shapes the universe, and plays a vital role in everything from tides to the orbits of planets and stars.
• Demystify randomness in life and the cosmos: See how probability shapes games of chance, weather forecasts, evolution, and even the formation of galaxies—revealing surprising order in apparent chaos.
• Experience the wonder of physics in everyday life: This book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, showing how simple actions like sipping coffee or driving a car are deeply connected to the fundamental laws of the universe.
• and more…

Experience the wonder of physics in everyday life! This book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, showing how simple actions like sipping coffee or driving a car are deeply connected to the fundamental laws of the universe. By the end of this book, you’ll see the world through a scientific lens, discovering the beauty and order in the ordinary. Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY button!

30-Minute Book Series
This is the 73rd book in the 30-Minute Book Series. These fast-paced, accurate books deliver detailed stories in a concise format. Most people finish each book in under an hour, making them perfect for a lunch break, a school project, or a bit of downtime.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798306900544
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 62