Newton's Laws Of Motion (1899)

By Peter Guthrie Tait

Book Overview

Newton's Laws of Motion is a seminal work in the field of physics, written by Peter Guthrie Tait in 1899. The book is a comprehensive treatment of the three laws of motion formulated by Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century. Tait's work is widely regarded as one of the most important contributions to the study of physics, and it remains a classic text to this day.The book begins with an introduction to the history of mechanics, including the contributions of Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler. Tait then goes on to explain Newton's three laws of motion in detail, providing numerous examples and illustrations to help the reader understand the concepts. He also discusses the principles of force, momentum, and energy, and their relationship to the laws of motion.Throughout the book, Tait emphasizes the importance of experimental evidence in the development of physics. He provides numerous examples of experiments that have been conducted to test the laws of motion, and he discusses the implications of these experiments for our understanding of the physical world.Overall, Newton's Laws of Motion is a comprehensive and insightful treatment of one of the most fundamental concepts in physics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of science, as well as for students and professionals in the field of physics.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: 1164827200
• ISBN13: 9781164827207
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"