Re: [Phys-l] Physics Word Problems

["David T. Marx" <marx@phy.ilstu.edu>]

I found the video hilarious.  Then, I was able to freeze frame on the 
book when he closed it at the end.  It is this book from 1986...

Seeing the Light: Optics in Nature, Photography, Color, Vision, and 
Holography

which sells for $101 on Amazon.  I was glad to see that it wasn't an 
intro physics text.  In light of the YouTube video, this comment from 
a reader of the book takes on new meaning...

"I first discovered this book when I asked a physics professor down 
the hall for an explanation of diffraction and refraction in relation to 
some daytime sky phenomenon. He handed me Seeing the Light, and 
before long I coveted the volume. The authors dress down optical 
physics into explanations that anyone with a rudimentary knowledge 
of physics can understand, relating optical phenomenon to everyday 
events and objects. The diagrams and photos help clarify the 
explanation. And practical, hands-on suggested activities help drive 
the point home. This book would be great for physics teachers -- or 
teachers at any level."




> I came across this video and thought you might enjoy it.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIIwwCi2zwk
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> Karim Diff
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