Thinking Physics
Lewis C. Epstein
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Thinking Physics
by Lewis C. Epstein, Paul G. Hewitt
Published
August 2002
Publisher
Insight Pr
Pages
561
ISBN-13
9780935218060
ISBN-10
0935218068
Description
Lewis Carroll Epstein explains deep ideas in physics in an easy-to-understand way. Thinking Physics is a perfect beginner's guide to an amazingly wide range of physics-related questions. The book targets topics that science teachers and students spend time wondering about, like wing lift. Epstein elucidates the familiar but misunderstood — such as how tides work — along with more obscure but fascinating phenomena like the "Bernoulli sub" and the "artificial aurora" created by hydrogen bombs. Broken into many short sections and peppered with Epstein's own playful hand-drawn illustrations, the book does not simply give the right answer: It also goes into the answers that seem right but are wrong and shows why they are wrong — a rarity in science books. Thinking Physics is a rigorously correct, lighthearted, and cleverly designed Q and A book for physicists of all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Thinking Physics?
This edition of Thinking Physics has approximately 561 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 Thinking Physics?
For most readers, Thinking Physics typically takes between 11h 41m and 7h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Thinking Physics?
The estimated word count for Thinking Physics is approximately 140,250 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 Thinking Physics?
Thinking Physics was written by Lewis C. Epstein, Paul G. Hewitt.
When was Thinking Physics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.