Why does e=mc2: (and why should we care?)
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Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press, [2009].
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xiii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Cox, B., & Forshaw, J. R. 1. (2009). Why does e=mc2: (and why should we care?). Cambridge, MA, Da Capo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Cox, Brian, 1968- and J. R. 1968- Forshaw. 2009. Why Does E=mc2: (and Why Should We Care?). Cambridge, MA, Da Capo Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Cox, Brian, 1968- and J. R. 1968- Forshaw, Why Does E=mc2: (and Why Should We Care?). Cambridge, MA, Da Capo Press, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cox, Brian and J. R. 1968- Forshaw. Why Does E=mc2: (and Why Should We Care?). Cambridge, MA, Da Capo Press, 2009.
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"Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw embark on an illuminating journey to the frontier of cutting-edge, twenty-first century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that comprise Albert Einstein's most famous equation, E=mc[superscript 2], Breaking down the symbols themselves, Cox and Forshaw pose a series of questions: What is energy? What is mass? What has the speed of light got to do with energy and mass?"--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes index.
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"Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw embark on an illuminating journey to the frontier of cutting-edge, twenty-first century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that comprise Albert Einstein's most famous equation, E=mc[superscript 2], Breaking down the symbols themselves, Cox and Forshaw pose a series of questions: What is energy? What is mass? What has the speed of light got to do with energy and mass?"--BOOK JACKET.
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