Understanding the Physics of Toys : Principles, Theory and Exercises

Demonstrating many fundamental concepts of physics and engineering through the working principles of popular science toys is inexpensive, quickly reaching the senses and inspiring a better learning. The systematic way of setting theoretical model equations for the toys provides a remarkable experience in constructing model equations for physical and engineering systems.Given that most science toys are based on the principles of physics, and to cater to the needs of graduate and master-level programme students in physics and engineering, the present book covers more than 40 wide ranging popular toys. For each toy various features are presented including history, construction, working principle, theoretical model, a solved problem and 5-10 exercises.A course on The Physics of Toys can be designed based on the proposed book to be taught as a full course at graduate and master-level and even to students who have never been exposed to physics. Further, the features of the toys covered in this book can be used to illustrate various concepts and principles in different branches of physics and engineering.

Author: S Rajasekar, R Velusamy, Miguel A F Sanjuán

Publisher: World Scientific

Publication Date: Mar 24, 2023

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 9811268002

ISBN-13: 9789811268007