The Wonderful World of Relativity
| Author | : Andrew Steane |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 249 |
| Release | : 2011-10-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199694617 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199694613 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (613 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Wonderful World of Relativity by : Andrew Steane
Download or read book The Wonderful World of Relativity written by Andrew Steane and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a lively and visual introduction to Einstein's theory of relativity. It begins by introducing spacetime, in the familiar context of low velocities. It then shows how Einstein's theory forces us to understand time in a new way. Paradoxes and puzzles are introduced and resolved, and the book culminates in a thorough unfolding of the relation between mass and energy.