On The Conservation Of Force And Ice And Glaciers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161594973)

On The Conservation Of Force And Ice And Glaciers is a scientific book written by Hermann von Helmholtz, a German physicist and physician. The book is a collection of two essays that discuss the principles of conservation of energy and the formation and movement of glaciers.The first essay, On The Conservation Of Force, explores the concept of energy conservation, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only transformed from one form to another. Helmholtz explains the different forms of energy and the laws that govern their transformations, including the first and second laws of thermodynamics.The second essay, Ice And Glaciers, delves into the physics of glaciers, their formation, and movement. Helmholtz explains how glaciers are formed by the accumulation of snow and ice in high-altitude areas, and how they move due to the force of gravity. He also discusses the different types of glaciers, such as valley glaciers and ice sheets, and the impact of climate change on their formation and movement.Overall, On The Conservation Of Force And Ice And Glaciers is a seminal work in the field of physics and earth sciences, providing valuable insights into the fundamental principles of energy conservation and the dynamics of glaciers.THIS 86 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scientific Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology: V30 Harvard Classics, by Hermann Von Helmholtz. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182150.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hermann Von Helmholtz
ISBN-10: 1161594973
ISBN-13: 9781161594973
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 86
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d