Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes
Author:   Niels C. M. Martens (Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781009233682


Pages:   58
Publication Date:   04 April 2024
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Dimensional quantities such as length, mass and charge, i.e., numbers combined with a conventional unit, are essential components of theories in the sciences, especially physics, chemistry and biology. Do they represent a world with absolute physical magnitudes, or are they merely magnitude ratios in disguise? Would we notice a difference if all the distances or charges in the world suddenly doubled? These central questions of this Element are illustrated by imagining how one would convey the meaning of a kilogram to aliens if one were only allowed to communicate via Morse code.

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Author:   Niels C. M. Martens (Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.099kg
ISBN:  

9781009233682


ISBN 10:   1009233688
Pages:   58
Publication Date:   04 April 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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