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Soap Bubbles 2ND Edition

by Charles V Boys

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Publisher Comments:

An excellent primer and the classic work on the topic of soap bubbles and films, this book employs simple experiments to establish a practical basis for the existence and function of surface tension and energy minimization. Experiments require nothing more than soap, straws, and bits of rubber, yet they impart profound and fundamental concepts relating to the science of fluids. 83 illustrations.

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Consists of dozens of experiments, explanations of the principles they demonstrate, and detailed discussions of the color and thickness of soap bubbles. 83 illustrations. 1911 edition.

Synopsis:

Excellent primer on the topic of soap bubbles and films employs simple experiments to establish a practical basis for the existence and function of surface tension and energy minimization. 83 illustrations.

Synopsis:

Consists of dozens of experiments, explanations of the principles they demonstrate, and detailed discussions of the color and thickness of soap bubbles. Shows how liquid films, surface tension, and related phenomena react to heat, motion, music, more. 1911 edition.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486205427
Subtitle:
Their Colors and Forces Which Mold Them
Author:
Boys, Charles V.
Author:
Boys, C. V.
Author:
Boys, C. V.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Physics
Subject:
Mechanics
Subject:
Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical
Subject:
Bubbles
Subject:
Surface tension.
Subject:
General Science
Subject:
Popular science
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Science Books
Series Volume:
104-668
Publication Date:
20120621
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.48 lb
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Product details 192 pages Dover Publications - English 9780486205427 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by ,
Consists of dozens of experiments, explanations of the principles they demonstrate, and detailed discussions of the color and thickness of soap bubbles. 83 illustrations. 1911 edition.
"Synopsis" by , Excellent primer on the topic of soap bubbles and films employs simple experiments to establish a practical basis for the existence and function of surface tension and energy minimization. 83 illustrations.
"Synopsis" by ,
Consists of dozens of experiments, explanations of the principles they demonstrate, and detailed discussions of the color and thickness of soap bubbles. Shows how liquid films, surface tension, and related phenomena react to heat, motion, music, more. 1911 edition.
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