TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rosen, Joe
AU  - Gothard, Lisa Quinn 
TI  - Encyclopedia of physical science
SN  - 9788130915548
U1  - 500.203 ROS 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Viva Books
KW  - Physical sciences--Encyclopedias
N1  - V. 1: A-L. Entries categorized by National Science Education Standards for content (grades 9-12) -- V. 2. M-Z. Feature essays: The chemistry of forensic science -- Physics and chemistry in the hierarchical structure of science -- Unification: finding oneness in diversity -- Compact florescent lightbulbs -- uses of carbon dioxide: removal of harmful greenhouse gasses -- Silicone: a versatile polymer -- Laws: there is order in the world -- Pharmacogenetics: the future of drug design -- Beauty: only in the eye of the beholder? -- Radiation therapy: developments and discoveries -- Theories: not mere speculations! -- Physics and mathematics: a remarkable partnership -- Chronology -- Periodic table of the elements -- SI units and derived quantities -- Multipliers and dividers for use with SI Units -- Common ions -- Physical constants -- Astronomical data -- Abbreviations and symbols for physical units -- The Greek alphabet -- Some conversions within the metric system -- Common conversions from U.S. customary to metric unit values -- Temperature conversions
ER  -