The Handy Physics Answer Book

The Handy Answer Book

by P. Erik Gundersen

Who would have guessed that physics would become the hottest topic on Broadway? Handy Physics is just the book for anyone trying to get a handle on what is a difficult but extremely trendy science and is sure to help readers become more socially successful. What, really, does E=MC2 mean? More fun than a slide rule, Handy Physics tackles the big issues: Gravity. Magnetism. Matter. Sound. Light. And the smaller topics, like why do cats always land on their feet? Why don't birds or squirrels on power lines get electrocuted? Only Handy Physics combines elementary theory with heartwarming tales of small animals. For everyone who ever wondered how a light bulb works, The Handy Physics Answer Book examines more than 825 basic questions about physics and physicists, ranging from everyday life applications to the latest explorations in subatomic physics. The Handy Physics Answer Book disposes with the mathematical explanations and deep coma often associated with physics and instead takes a more conceptual approach – written in everyday English by yet another teacher. Other great stuff includes a list of the Nobel Prize winners in physics and suggestions for further reading. Ideal for students, science readers, theatergoers, and anyone reckoning with the essential questions about the universe we dwell within, Handy Physics is a friendly guide to the most significant scientific theories and discoveries of our time. And, we promise, no chalkboards.

Genres: Science, Reference, Physics, Nonfiction

456 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best for an advanced middle-grade or early high school student curious to know more about the world around them. A fun grab bag of facts, but a little outdated (this was published back in the good old days when Pluto was still considered a planet!). Best for flipping through at random or searching out answers on specific topics, but difficult to read all the way through because of the format.

[Amy C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an upcoming junior who is scheduled to take AP Physics, this book enlightened me in all facets of the abstruse scientific field, exploiting me to the inexplicable marvels of the universe in a gentle and educational manner.

[Kayoc · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read. The information was put into fairly easy to understand language. Lots of photos and examples which helped also.

[Shiva · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was gifted this book five years ago.I first vaguely glanced through and was very impressed/ curious because of it's compilation of simple questions that we often ask and wonder in our day to day lives relating to physics but are not quite easily answerable... The answers were very defined, short and briefly explained concepts.Made me more informed in a short period of time.

But the book will captivate you only if you are a beginner.It has nothing much to offer an advanced reader.lacking explanations for higher concepts, in depth working principles makes the book very basic.


According to me,
A great book only for kids interested in physics and folks who want to start with physics.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thought I 'd check myself on the knowledge of physics!! LOL

[Brandon Donnellon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am involved with books so advanced it made me dislike reading it. It is probably a book that the masses could like but it was physics I knew 15 years ago. For any beginners it may help to read it.

[Zainab · Rating 5 out of 5]

لن أمل من قراءته دورياً !! جميل جدا

[Suaad Alsaggaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

i wished i read it at my first semester in physics.
Focus in simple way on the basic information and those what relates to life.

[Firas Ghomraoui · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite physics book while growing up...

[Belle Meade School]

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[Pauline Rouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Hell. I love it.