
Everyday Physics: Uncovering the Science in the Simple Things
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Narrated by:
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Virtual Voice
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By:
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Doug West

This title uses virtual voice narration
Virtual voice is computer-generated narration for audiobooks.
About this listen
- Discover the science behind your morning coffee: Learn how heat transfer works through conduction, convection, and radiation, and uncover simple tips to keep your favorite brew warm longer.
- Explore motion and mechanics in everyday life: Understand how Newton’s laws of motion shape actions as simple as pushing a shopping cart or riding a bicycle—and how these same principles power rockets and roller coasters.
- Unravel the mysteries of friction: Find out why friction is both a challenge and a lifesaver, helping you walk, drive, and keep your world grounded while posing unique engineering challenges.
- Learn how fluids shape our world: From the aerodynamics of airplane wings to the simple act of drinking through a straw, discover how the principles of fluid motion influence technology and nature.
- See the world in a new light—literally: Delve into the wonders of light, from rainbows to reflections, and find out how your eyes and cameras transform light waves into stunning visuals.
- Unlock the secrets of sound: Learn how sound waves travel through air, water, and solids to create music, communication, and the everyday hum of life.
- Understand the invisible force of electricity: From static shocks to powering your smartphone, discover how electricity flows and fuels the modern world—and what happens when lightning strikes!
- Grasp the power of gravity: Explore how gravity keeps you grounded, shapes the universe, and plays a vital role in everything from tides to the orbits of planets and stars.
- Demystify randomness in life and the cosmos: See how probability shapes games of chance, weather forecasts, evolution, and even the formation of galaxies—revealing surprising order in apparent chaos.
- Experience the wonder of physics in everyday life: This book transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, showing how simple actions like sipping coffee or driving a car are deeply connected to the fundamental laws of the universe.
- and more…
30-Minute Book Series
This is the 73rd book in the 30-Minute Book Series. These fast-paced, accurate books deliver detailed stories in a concise format. Most people finish each book in under an hour, making them perfect for a lunch break, a school project, or a bit of downtime.
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