Physics Unplugged: Understanding the Forces Around Us
Ahmad Fields
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Have you ever wondered why a ball rolls down a hill? Or how a lightbulb illuminates a room? If you're curious about the forces that govern our world, then "Physics Unplugged: Understanding the Forces Around Us" is for you. This engaging book explores the fundamental principles of physics through everyday examples and simple experiments.
Discover the mysteries of gravity, motion, energy, and other fundamental forces. Delve into the world of waves, light, electricity, and magnetism. Learn about the atom and the vastness of the universe. Each concept is explained in clear and concise language, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
With numerous real-world applications and thought-provoking discussions, "Physics Unplugged" will help you understand the fascinating world of physics and its relevance in our daily lives. Prepare to unlock a new understanding of the universe around you and inspire a lifelong fascination with science.
Duration - 2h 53m.
Author - Ahmad Fields.
Narrator - Digital Voice Michelle G.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Joseph Barnes ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Have you ever wondered why a ball rolls down a hill? Or how a lightbulb illuminates a room? If you're curious about the forces that govern our world, then "Physics Unplugged: Understanding the Forces Around Us" is for you. This engaging book explores the fundamental principles of physics through everyday examples and simple experiments. Discover the mysteries of gravity, motion, energy, and other fundamental forces. Delve into the world of waves, light, electricity, and magnetism. Learn about the atom and the vastness of the universe. Each concept is explained in clear and concise language, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. With numerous real-world applications and thought-provoking discussions, "Physics Unplugged" will help you understand the fascinating world of physics and its relevance in our daily lives. Prepare to unlock a new understanding of the universe around you and inspire a lifelong fascination with science. Duration - 2h 53m. Author - Ahmad Fields. Narrator - Digital Voice Michelle G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Joseph Barnes ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Physics of Everyday Life 1
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Introduction to Physics: The Science of the Universe 1
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Why Study Physics? Its Relevance in Our Daily Lives 3
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The Scientific Method: Asking Questions and Finding Answers 5
Duration:00:04:31
Chapter 2: Gravity: The Force That Holds Us Down 8
Duration:00:00:04
What is Gravity? Exploring the Invisible Force 8
Duration:00:04:25
The Story of Gravity: From Ancient Philosophers to Newton's Law 10
Duration:00:03:34
Gravity in Action: Falling Objects, Tides, and Planetary Motion 12
Duration:00:04:13
Chapter 3: Motion: The Physics of Movement 15
Duration:00:00:04
Describing Motion: Position, Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration 15
Duration:00:04:04
Uniform and Non-uniform Motion: Understanding Different Types of Movement 17
Duration:00:04:33
The Laws of Motion: Newton's First, Second, and Third Laws 20
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 4: Forces: Pushing, Pulling, and Everything in Between 23
Duration:00:00:06
What are Forces? Defining and Measuring Forces 23
Duration:00:04:26
Types of Forces: Contact Forces (Normal, Friction, Tension) and Non-contact Forces (Gravity, Magnetic) 25
Duration:00:04:20
The Net Force: Combining Forces and Understanding Motion 28
Duration:00:05:00
Chapter 5: Energy: The Ability to Do Work 31
Duration:00:00:05
What is Energy? Different Forms of Energy (Kinetic, Potential, Thermal, etc.) 31
Duration:00:05:18
Conservation of Energy: Energy Cannot be Created or Destroyed, Only Transformed 34
Duration:00:03:32
Energy in Everyday Life: Power Plants, Batteries, and Our Bodies 36
Duration:00:04:25
Chapter 6: Work and Power: Understanding Effort and Efficiency 39
Duration:00:00:06
Work: The Transfer of Energy through Force and Displacement 39
Duration:00:03:42
Power: The Rate at which Work is Done 41
Duration:00:03:02
Applications of Work and Power: Machines, Engines, and Human Performance 42
Duration:00:03:48
Chapter 7: Heat and Temperature: The Physics of Hot and Cold 45
Duration:00:00:05
Defining Heat and Temperature: Distinguishing between Energy Transfer and Energy Level 45
Duration:00:03:17
Measuring Heat and Temperature: Thermometers and Calorimeters 47
Duration:00:04:26
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation 49
Duration:00:03:44
Chapter 8: Waves: Traveling Disturbances 52
Duration:00:00:04
What are Waves? Transverse and Longitudinal Waves 52
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Wave Properties: Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency, and Speed 53
Duration:00:03:33
Sound Waves: The Physics of Hearing 55
Duration:00:04:16
Chapter 9: Light: The Electromagnetic Spectrum 59
Duration:00:00:04
The Nature of Light: Waves and Particles 59
Duration:00:05:04
The Electromagnetic Spectrum: From Radio Waves to Gamma Rays 62
Duration:00:04:30
Light Interaction with Matter: Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction 64
Duration:00:04:15
Chapter 10: Electricity: The Flow of Charge 67
Duration:00:00:04
Static Electricity: Charges at Rest 67
Duration:00:05:00
Electric Current: The Flow of Charges 69
Duration:00:03:30
Circuits: Controlling the Flow of Electricity 71
Duration:00:03:49
Chapter 11: Magnetism: The Force of Attraction and Repulsion 74
Duration:00:00:06
Magnetic Fields: Invisible Forces Around Magnets 74
Duration:00:03:12
Electromagnetism: The Relationship Between Electricity and Magnetism 76
Duration:00:04:56
Applications of Magnetism: Motors, Generators, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 78
Duration:00:03:18
Chapter 12: Nuclear Physics: The Atom and Beyond 81
Duration:00:00:05
The Structure of the Atom: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons 81
Duration:00:04:13
Nuclear Reactions: Fission and Fusion 83
Duration:00:05:27
Radioactivity: Unstable Nuclei and Their Applications 86
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 13: The Universe: From Galaxies to Black Holes 90
Duration:00:00:05
The Big Bang Theory: The Beginning of the Universe 90
Duration:00:03:41
Galaxies and Stars: The Building Blocks of the Universe 92
Duration:00:03:43
Black Holes: Objects of Infinite Density and Gravity 94
Duration:00:03:02
Chapter 14: The Future of Physics: Exploring the Unknown 96
Duration:00:00:05
The Search for New Discoveries: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Beyond 96
Duration:00:04:06
The Future of Physics Research: From Fundamental Particles to the Universe's Fate 98
Duration:00:04:33
The Importance of Scientific Curiosity and Innovation in Shaping Our Future 101
Duration:00:04:35