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<P>Aligned to the science curriculum, this stimulating volume explores mechanics by examining measurement, mass and weight, falling objects, force and acceleration, stability and equilibrium, energy, vectors and scalars, work and power, loads and levers, inclines and friction, and pulleys and gears. The text concludes with a chapter on Nicolas Copernicus, who developed the heliocentric model of the universe. Colorful diagrams explain difficult concepts and the workings of machines.</P>

The Basics of Mechanics

CORE CONCEPTS: THE BASICS OF MECHANICS 2

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: Understanding Measurements.
2: Mass, Weight, and Gravity.
3: Resistance and Acceleration.
4: Direction and Quantity.
5: The Laws of Motion.
6: Moving in Circles.
7: Clocks and Pendulums.
8: Forms of Energy.
9: Forces and Balance.
10: Three Kinds of Lever.
11: Inclined Planes and Wedges.
12: Pulleys and Gears.
13: Biography: Nicolaus Copernicus.
Timeline.
Glossary.
Further Information.
Further Reading.
Index.
Photo Credits.

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The Basics of Mechanics