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Author Perelʹman, I︠A︡. I. (I︠A︡kov Isidorovich), 1882-1942.

Title Physics for entertainment : book two / Ya. Perelman.

Publication Info. New York : Hyperion Books, 2008.

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 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  530 PERELMAN    Check Shelf
Description 330 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Note Translated from Russian.
Originally published in Russia by Mir Publishers.
Summary Why does a rocket go up? Why do fish have bladders? Perelman tackles tricky topics, with wit, humor, and timeless charm.
Contents Fundamentals of mechanics -- Force. Work. Friction -- Rotation -- Gravitation -- Travelling in a projectile -- Properties of liquids and gases -- Heat -- Magnetism and electricity -- Reflection and refraction of light. Vision -- Sound. Wave motion -- Ninety-nine questions.
Subject Physics.
Added Title Zanimatelʹnai︠a︡ fizika. English
Added Title Page Title Zanimatelʹnai︠a︡ fizika
ISBN 1401309216: $18.95
9781401309213
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