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Peter F Buffa
The Mechanical universe ... and beyond
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11 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 251 libraries worldwide Contains introductory physics and traces the drama of scientific discovery using a mixture of archival footage and historical backdrops to introduce the great thinkers of the past from Copernicus to Einstein.
The Mechanical universe
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18 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 105 libraries worldwide A survey of introductory college physics.
Styles of leadership
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2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 71 libraries worldwide Discusses different leadership styles in management.
The Mechanical universe -- and beyond
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5 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide "A visually splendid introductory physics course, [this series] combines computer graphics and reenactments of the history of science with introductory lectures by David L. Goodstein of Caltech. This adventure of the mind traces the interaction of ideas from Aristotle to Einstein to explain the theories of Copernicus, Kepler, and Newton." -- Container.
The Mechanical universe and beyond, part II
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide
Introduction to the mechanical universe The law of falling bodies
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide Program 1. Introduction to the mechanical universe: This preview enters an Aristotelian world in conflict, introduces the ideas of Copernicus through Newton, and links the physics of the heavens to that of the earth ; Program 2. The law of falling bodies: Galileo's imaginative experiments proved that all bodies fall with the same constant acceleration.
The Mechanical universe and beyond, part I
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 43 libraries worldwide
Angular momentum ; Torques and gyroscopes
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide Program 1. Angular momentum: Angular momentum is a twist on momentum - the cross product of the radius vector and momentum ; Program 2. Torques and gyroscopes: When a torque acts on a spinning object the angular momentum changes but the object only precesses - why a spinning top doesn't topple.
Resonance Waves
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 37 libraries worldwide Program 17 explores the phenomenon of resonance and discusses how this phenomenon can be used to explain why a swaying bridge can collapse in a mild wind or why a wineglass can be shattered by a human voice. Program 18 discusses Newton's application of the simple harmonic motion concept to the propagation of sound. Uses computer animation sequences, historical reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.
From Kepler to Einstein Harmony of the spheres
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide Program 25 discusses how the law of gravity affects planetary orbits and the tides, Einstein's theory of the curvature of space-time, black holes and beyond. Program 26 presents an overview of the evolution of understanding of the harmony of the spheres and the laws of the mechanical universe. Uses computer animation sequences, historic reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.
Ocean currents
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5 editions published between 1979 and 1989 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide An in-depth look at the world's ocean currents. Climatic and geographic aspects of the currents are discussed. The influence of these ocean rivers on the ecology and on marine life is also studied.
Conservation of momentum ; Harmonic motion
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 33 libraries worldwide Program 1. Conservation of momentum: Newton's laws embody the concept of conservation of momentum - the product of mass and velocity ; Program 2. Harmonic motion: The restoring force and inertia of any stable mechanical system cause objects to execute simple harmonic motion, a phenomenon that repeats itself in perfect time.
The Mechanical universe. Semester 1
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 33 libraries worldwide A survey of introductory college physics.
Kepler's three laws ; The Kepler problem
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 32 libraries worldwide Program 1. Kepler's three laws: Kepler's three laws described the motion of heavenly bodies with unprecedented accuracy ; Program 2. The Kepler problem: The task of deducing all three of Kepler's laws from Newton's universal law of gravitation is known as the Kepler problem.
The Ebb and flow
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5 editions published between 1970 and 1993 in English and held by 31 libraries worldwide Discusses the rise and fall of the tides, as well as tidal analysis and its cosmic implications. The characteristics of specific tidal phenomena are also considered.
Derivatives ; Inertia
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 30 libraries worldwide Program 1. Derivatives: The derivative became a popular tool to determine the instantaneous speed and acceleration of a falling body ; Program 2. Inertia: Galileo's law of inertia answered such questions as why objects fall to earth rather than hurtle off into space.
The Mechanical universe and beyond. Semester 2
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 30 libraries worldwide A survey of introductory college physics.
Vectors Newton's laws
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Program 5 demonstrates the function of vectors. Program 6 covers Newton's contribution to the laws of force, mass, and acceleration. Uses computer animation sequences, historical reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.
Conservation of energy Potential energy
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3 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Program 13 explains and demonstrates the principle of conservation of energy emphasizing the two forms of mechanical energy, potential and kinetic, and the relationship between them. Program 14 further develops the principle of potential energy. Uses computer animation sequences, historical reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments.
The atom Particles and waves
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3 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide Program 49 is a historical review of the idea of the atom, from the ancient Greeks to the early 20th century, and a new challenge for the world of physics. Program 50 shows how evidence that lightwaves can sometimes behave like particles led to quantum mechanics, the new physics. Uses computer animation sequences, historic reenactments, and close-up photography of experiments. more
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Acceleration (Mechanics) Angular momentum Atoms Climatology Conservation laws (Physics) Copernicus, Nicolaus,--1473-1543 Cosmology Documentary films Educational television programs Einstein, Albert,--1879-1955 Electric currents Electric fields Electricity Electromagnetic induction Electromagnetism Electrostatics Filmed lectures Films for the hearing impaired Force and energy Galilei, Galileo,--1564-1642 Gravitation Gravity Gyroscopes Harmonic motion History Hydrodynamics Inertia (Mechanics) Kepler, Johannes,--1571-1630 Leadership Magnetism Management Mechanics Mechanics--Study and teaching (Higher) Momentum (Mechanics) Newton, Isaac,--Sir,--1642-1727 Nonfiction television programs Ocean currents Oceanography Optics Physics Physics--Study and teaching (Higher) Quantum theory Relativity (Physics) Resonance Space and time Thermodynamics Tides Torque Wave mechanics Wave theory of light
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