Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The System Of The World V1

The System Of The World V1

Laplace, Pierre Simon
Pond, J.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163292591
ISBN13: 9781163292594
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The System of the World Volume 1 is a book written by Pierre Simon LaPlace, a French mathematician, and astronomer. It is a comprehensive work that delves into the principles of physics, mathematics, and astronomy. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a specific topic related to the workings of the universe.The first section of the book deals with the laws of motion and the forces that govern them. LaPlace explains the fundamental principles of mechanics, including the laws of gravity and inertia. He also discusses the concept of energy and how it relates to the motion of objects.The second section of the book focuses on the structure of the solar system. LaPlace describes the orbits of the planets and their moons, as well as the characteristics of comets and asteroids. He also explains the mechanics of eclipses and the phases of the moon.The third section of the book explores the nature of light and its properties. LaPlace discusses the principles of optics, including reflection, refraction, and diffraction. He also explains the behavior of light waves and how they interact with matter.Overall, The System of the World Volume 1 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the workings of the universe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in physics, astronomy, or mathematics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All