Description: This book, originally published in 1878, is a seminal work in the field of physics, introducing the concept of dynamics. It begins by describing the motions of objects, mathematically depicting their positions and velocities. The author then discusses forces, their relationship to mass, and their effects on motion, including the concept of energy. Also touched upon in this text is the idea of vectors, used to represent physical quantities with both magnitude and direction. Through clear definitions and diagrams, the author lays solid groundwork for understanding the fundamentals of physics. These concepts have shaped scientific thought since the book's publication, and continue to be taught today for their profound insights into the relationship between matter, motion, and force. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 143
Type: textbook
Book Title: Matter and Motion (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: Physics / General
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 6.9 Oz
Author: James Clerk Maxwell
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback