The flying circus of physics
The flying circus of physics by Jearl Walker (original first edition The Flying Circus of Physics. John Wiley & Sons, USA, 1975) is a book that deals with and explains physical phenomena of the environment .
Due to the simple way of writing and the rich illustrations, it is easy for physics laypersons, even children, to follow the explanations.
The book itself is divided into two sections, one part that only raises questions and another part at the end of the book that answers the questions and explains them physically.
One question would be B .:
- “It is not particularly good to spray the leaves of a tree or bush with water when it is very hot at midday, because the water droplets leave brown spots on them. What causes it? "(5.28)
The answer is:
- "The drops act like a burning glass, causing the leaves to burn."
Walker is also known for his columns in Scientific American magazine , some of which have also appeared as books.
literature
- Jearl Walker: The Flying Circus of Physics . 9th edition, Oldenbourg , Munich 2007, ISBN 3-486-58067-1 .