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Physics in the Kitchen
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Physics in the Kitchen [electronic resource] / by George Vekinis.
ISBN
9783031344077
Edition
1st ed. 2023.
Publication
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023.
Physical Description
IX, 208 p. 12 illus., 11 illus. in color.
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Summary
Do you know why honey drips whereas ketchup refuses to budge in the bottle? Or what kettles have in common with power stations, or how to cook with radar? This delightful and accessible book provides a smorgasbord and a whirlwind tour of the multitude of physical phenomena that occur in a kitchen: from the diffusion of nutrients during cooking to how an extractor fan works, how smells disperse, and where quantum effects are hidden. These and numerous other fascinating phenomena are served up in an engaging manner that will fascinate and tantalise the taste buds of anyone who enjoys eating, cooking or simply spending time in the kitchen. No specialist technical or mathematical knowledge is required to enjoy this book. Tuck right in and discover the universe of physical laws in your very own kitchen...
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Springer ENIN.
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Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 03, 2023
Series
Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,
Contents
Introduction
Building an Appetite - Energy: The Currency of Life, Food and ... Everything Else
A Physics Cornucopia
Gourmet Physics
Tools of the Trade: Appliances, Materials, and Trusted Kitchen Helpers
Physics is Everywhere you Look and ...Hear.
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