Gravity

by Brian Clegg

Book Overview

A history of gravity, and a study of its importance and relevance to our lives, as well as its influence on other areas of science. Physicists will tell you that four forces control the universe. Of these, gravity may the most obvious, but it is also the most mysterious. Newton managed to predict the force of gravity but couldn't explain how it worked at a distance. Einstein picked up on the simple premise that gravity and acceleration are interchangeable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312616295
• ISBN13: 9780312616298
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.5"