Gravity and Gravitation: Derivations, Equations and Applications

by Ron Kurtus

Overview

"Gravity and Gravitation" is a physics book written in a form that is easy to understand for high school and college students, as well as science buffs. It is based on lessons from the School for Champions educational website.

The book explains the principles of gravity and gravitation, provides derivations of important gravity equations and shows applications of those equations. It also compares the different theories of gravitation, from those of Newtons to Einstein to present-day concepts.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012841841
Publisher:	SfC Publishing Co.
Publication date:	07/04/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	534
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Ron Kurtus has a broad scientific and mathematical background, including working as an engineering manager for the U.S. Air Force Space Defense programs and developing weather satellites at the Santa Barbara Research Center. He also taught Mathematics at the University of Missouri and Physical Science at the Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Kurtus is the founder and author of the award-winning School for Champions educational website, which has been cited as a resource in over 130 published books. The website is found at http://www.school-for-champions.com.