Elements Of Acoustics, Light And Heat (1876)

By William Lees

Book Overview

""Elements of Acoustics, Light and Heat"" is a scientific book written by William Lees and published in 1876. The book focuses on the study of acoustics, light, and heat, which are the three basic elements of physics. It is divided into three parts, each dealing with one of these elements. The first part of the book covers acoustics, which is the study of sound waves and their properties. It discusses the nature of sound, its propagation, and the factors that affect its speed and intensity. The second part of the book deals with light, which is the study of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It discusses the nature of light, its propagation, and the properties of different types of light. The third and final part of the book focuses on heat, which is the study of thermal energy and its properties. It discusses the nature of heat, its transfer, and the factors that affect its flow. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help explain the concepts presented in each part. Overall, ""Elements of Acoustics, Light and Heat"" is a comprehensive guide to the three basic elements of physics, providing readers with a thorough understanding of these fundamental concepts. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of physics, acoustics, optics, and thermodynamics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164631128
• ISBN13: 9781164631125
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"