As enjoyable as it is important, this classic encompasses 30 years of highly original experiments and theories by the great Renaissance physicist. Its lively, highly readable expositions employ geometric principles to discuss aspects of fracture of solid bodies, cohesion, leverage, the speed of light... read more
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As enjoyable as it is important, this classic encompasses 30 years of highly original experiments and theories by the great Renaissance physicist. Its lively, highly readable expositions employ geometric principles to discuss aspects of fracture of solid bodies, cohesion, leverage, the speed of light, dynamics, elasticity, sound, and more. 126 diagrams.
Reprint of the translation by H. Crew and A. de Salvio.
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