Other editions of book Motion and Forces

Give readers an accessible and comprehensible survey of the basic laws of motion and forces, enlivened by engaging and exciting real world examples of theoretical principles at work. The laws of motion are outlined in uncomplicated prose, and practical illustrations of them are provided by student-friendly activities like baseball and amusement park rides. The greatest thinkers and formulators of the laws of motion and forces are profiled, and the latest cutting-edge developments in the study and application of motion and forces are detailed. Fact-filled and fun sidebars support the narrative and a rich resource section is included for further exploration.