Essential Atlas of Physics and Chemistry.ESSENTIAL ATLAS OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY JORDI LLANSANA For students who find math to be a stumbling block stum·bling block n. An obstacle or impediment. stumbling block Noun any obstacle that prevents something from taking place or progressing Noun 1. in grasping grasping a similar equine neurosis to windsucking; the horse grasps a fixed object with its teeth, but does not swallow air. chemistry and physics, this book offers the important concepts of these fields in clear text and useful diagrams. Detailed drawings illustrate the structure of atoms, chemical bonds, magnetism, kinetic theory kinetic theory n. A theory concerning the thermodynamic behavior of matter, especially the relationships among pressure, volume, and temperature in gases. , and many other fundamentals. These ideas are then extended to explain how they emerge in our daily lives. Key terms within each topic are explained. For instance, the section on electricity defines the various types of current and shows how they make a light bulb produce light or an iron get hot. The section on optics defines the nature of light, illustrates how it moves, and explains eclipses. Each of these sections builds on the others to provide a cohesive cohesive, n the capability to cohere or stick together to form a mass. overview of some basic science. Originally published in Spain in 2003. Barron's, 2004, 96 p., color photos/illus., paperback, $10.95. |
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