Special relativity
A. P. French
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Special relativity
by A. P. French
Published
1968
Publisher
Nelson
Pages
286
ISBN-10
0177710756
Description
The book opens with a description of the smooth transition from Newtonian to Einsteinian behaviour from electrons as their energy is progressively increased, and this leads directly to the relativistic expressions for mass, momentum and energy of a particle.
Subjects
Über die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
Six Ideas That Shaped Physics
Six not-so-easy pieces
Relativitätstheorie
Spacetime physics
Spacetime physics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Special relativity?
This edition of Special relativity has approximately 286 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Special relativity?
For most readers, Special relativity typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,500 words
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What is the word count of Special relativity?
The estimated word count for Special relativity is approximately 71,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Special relativity?
Special relativity was written by A. P. French.
When was Special relativity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1968. The original work may have been published on a different date.