Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home
Everything you ever wanted to know about the surprising science behind how things in your home work.Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms Under the Floorboards presents the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane)...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the surprising science behind how things in your home work.Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms Under the Floorboards presents the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery cust
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781472912220 (1472912225)
Publish date: 1652
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
The first two chapters started off slowly, but the book gained momentum and became a joy to read. This is a well-written and interesting book that discusses the physics behind everyday objects and occurrences, such as why wool keeps you warm; how detergents work; how toilets work; fluid dynamics; t...