Liquids and gases : principles of fluid mechanics

by Paul Fleisher

Paper Book, 2002

Description

Do you know why a 10-ton boat floats but a tiny pebble sinks? Or why a hot air balloon will rise, but when you inflate a balloon it drops to the ground? from Archimedes and Boyle to Pascal and Charles, discover the basic principles of fluid mechanics in a refreshing and fun way.

Tags

ex-library

Series

Secrets of the Universe

Pages

55

Subjects

Fluid mechanics Juvenile literature
Gases
Liquids

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