Fascinating Mechanics

Fascinating Mechanics by Yakov Perelman is a universal key to the world of physics. The book transforms boring formulas into captivating stories: from the "flying machine on a magnet" that will never take off (because of Newton's third law!) to the mystery of why a hammer strikes harder than a feather when dropped from the same height. You will learn: Why does a train not derail on a sharp turn while traveling at 100 km/h? Why does an airplane need wings of a specific shape, and how does lift change at different angles of attack?

Grab an apple, a rope, or a ball, and figure out: why do swings oscillate longer on a long chain? How does a winch lift more load than your strength?

Thanks to the precise explanations of a wonderful science popularizer and simple illustrations, you will be surprised to discover that mechanics is literally everywhere, and you can understand it.

The book will be interesting for both adults and children and will be great for useful family leisure.