V. 2 Real-life physics explores aerodynamics of machines, physics of sports and roller coasters.

V. 2 Real-life physics explores aerodynamics of machines, physics of sports and roller coasters.

This reference book illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline - biology, physics, chemistry and earth sciences, offering an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories.

How does the temperature of ocean water make a difference in the strength of tropical storms? This question and many others can be answered with the principles of earth science. Supporting the Next Generation Science Standards, this book discusses everyday events to describe earth science principles in action. Each chapter contains a sidebar with information on places such as the Ring of Fire and the role Cepheid variable stars play in calculating the distance of objects in space. Simple experiments provide students an opportunity to see the science firsthand.

This volume expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts in earth science and explores their application in everyday life.