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008 110505s2011 ne a b 001 0 eng c
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020 $a9789400714144 (hardcover : acid-free paper)
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050 00 $aQA862.P4$bP66 2011
100 1 $aPook, L. P.
245 10 $aUnderstanding pendulums :$ba brief introduction /$cL.P. Pook.
246 30 $aPendulums
260 $aDordrecht [Netherlands] ;$aNew York :$bSpringer,$cc2011.
300 $axv, 133 p. :$bill. ;$c24 cm.
490 1 $aHistory of mechanism and machine science,$x1875-3442 ;$vv. 12
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $a"Despite their apparent simplicity, the behaviour of pendulums can be remarkably complicated. Historically, pendulums for specific purposes have been developed using a combination of simplified theory and trial and error. There do not appear to be any introductory books on pendulums, written at an intermediate level, and covering a wide range of topics. This book aims to fill the gap. It is written for readers with some background in elementary geometry, algebra, trigonometry and calculus."--P. 4 of cover.
505 0 $aIntroduction -- Simple pendulums -- Variations on simple pendulums -- Pendulum clocks -- Driven pendulums -- Scientific instruments -- Engineering -- Entertainment.
650 0 $aPendulum.
830 0 $aHistory of mechanism and machine science ;$vv. 12.