This excellent primer and classic work 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. Experiments require only soap, straws, and bits of rubber to impart profound fundamental concepts related to fluids. 83 illustrations. 1911 edition.

As Baby Bear and Squirrel have fun with soap bubbles, young readers learn some facts about how bubbles are formed and how they reflect light.

Reproduction of the original: Soap-Bubbles by C.V Boys

Reproduction of the original: Soap-Bubble by C.V Boys

Physics in the Arts is a concise, 288-page four-color entry in the Complementary Science Series, designed for science enthusiasts and liberal arts students requiring or desiring a well-developed discussion of physical phenomena, particularly with regard to sound and light. Topics discussed include the nature of sound and sound perception, and the fundamentals of harmony, musical photography, color perception, and color mixing. The materials are covered at a level appropriate for self-study or as a complementary textbook. A companion website for Instructors is available in Spring 2008. - Offers an alternative route to science literacy for those interested in the arts, music and photography - Popular science book with wide readership beyond the classroom at an accessible level - Material covered at a level appropriate for self-study or as a complementary textbook - Companion website for Instructors available in Spring 2008

Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications is written for the first fluid mechanics course for undergraduate engineering students, with sufficient material for a two-course sequence. This Third Edition in SI Units has the same objectives and goals as previous editions: Communicates directly with tomorrow’s engineers in a simple yet precise manner Covers the basic principles and equations of fluid mechanics in the context of numerous and diverse real-world engineering examples and applications Helps students develop an intuitive understanding of fluid mechanics by emphasizing the physical underpinning of processes and by utilizing numerous informative figures, photographs, and other visual aids to reinforce the basic concepts Encourages creative thinking, interest and enthusiasm for fluid mechanics New to this edition All figures and photographs are enhanced by a full color treatment. New photographs for conveying practical real-life applications of materials have been added throughout the book. New Application Spotlights have been added to the end of selected chapters to introduce industrial applications and exciting research projects being conducted by leaders in the field about material presented in the chapter. New sections on Biofluids have been added to Chapters 8 and 9. Addition of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam-type problems to help students prepare for Professional Engineering exams.