Eyewitness Science Guides
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Unknown until the mid-19th century electronics is an essential part of everyday life today. This unique volume brings the fascinating story of electronics vividly to life. More than just an electrically powered machine an electronic device controls electrons so that it can perform a variety of complex tasks quickly and efficiently. A computer stores information on its hard drive and microchips and is controlled by microprocessors. From the bar code reader in the supermarket to the cellular phone the defence satellite and the engine management system on our cars electronics has revolutionised the modern world. Featuring historic scientific apparatus and ground-breaking experiments and inventions Electronics is a unique and exciting introduction to this essential part of modern life.
Part of the "Eyewitness Science" series, this book explains energy including a look at muscle energy, energy from fire, wind and water, potential energy, electromagnetism, conservation of energy, potential energy, measuring energy, fossil fuels and alternative energy forms. The book includes photographs, illustrations and 3-D models which help to create a visual approach to the experiments, discoveries and geniuses of science.