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Discover Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: A Playful Way of Discovering a Law of Nature

English · Paperback / Softback

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This is a sequel to the author's book entitled "Entropy Demystified." The aim is essentially the same as that of the previous book by the author: to present Entropy and the Second Law as simple, meaningful and comprehensible concepts. In addition, this book presents a series of "experiments" which are designed to help the reader discover entropy and the Second Law. While doing the experiments, the reader will encounter no unexpected results, and concepts of entropy and the Second Law will emerge naturally from these experiments without a tinge of mystery. These concepts are explained with the help of a few familiar ideas of probability and a 20-question game. The main "value" of the book is to introduce entropy and the Second Law in simple language which renders it accessible to any reader who can read and is curious about the basic laws of nature. The book is addressed to anyone interested in science and in understanding natural phenomenon. It will give the reader the opportunity to discover one of the most fundamental laws of physics a law that has resisted complete understanding for over a century. The book is also designed to be enjoyable. There is no other book of its kind (except "Entropy Demystified" by the same author) that offers the reader a unique opportunity to discover one of the most profound laws sometimes viewed as a mysterious law without the tinge mystery. There are no pre-requisites expected of the readers; all that the reader is expected to do is to follow the experiments or imagine doing the experiments and reach the inevitable conclusions.

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Authors Ben-naim Arieh, Arieh Ben-Naim
Publisher World Scientific Publishing Company
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 10.08.2010
 
EAN 9789814299763
ISBN 978-981-4299-76-3
No. of pages 288
Dimensions 204 mm x 227 mm x 18 mm
Weight 610 g
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Thermodynamics
Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science

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