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Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics

Paperback • 2012 • English

Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics

By

Jim Al-Khalili

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About the book

A fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes. Throughout history, scientists have come up with theories and ideas that just don't seem to make sense. These we call paradoxes. The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds. For example, how can a cat be both dead and alive at the same time? Why will Achilles never beat a tortoise in a race, no matter how fast he runs? And how can a person be ...Show more

Mathematics and Science
Mathematics
Science: general issues

Book details

ISBN

9780307986795

Publisher

Broadway Books

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics

Format

Paperback

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