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A Cup of Coffee and the Ocean: The Basics of Ocean Dynamics

AUTHOR Kim, Sung Yong
PUBLISHER Springer (08/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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This book introduces various, easily understandable examples of fluids encountered in daily life. It describes the characteristics of these fluids, starting from a cup of coffee, a familiar small-scale fluid, to the vast ocean--one of the largest-scale fluids on Earth. Understanding the principles of fluids and their motion has long been complex and challenging. However, grasping these fundamentals opens doors to deeper exploration and discovery. This book engages middle and high school students, undergraduates, and curious readers in exploring the ocean's vast possibilities. Cartoons and simple language make the concepts more accessible, helping readers not only understand fluids but also gain valuable safety insights related to the ocean.

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ISBN-13: 9789819668342
ISBN-10: 9819668344
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 172
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 6.46 x 0.59 x 9.39 inches
Weight: 1.08 pound(s)
Country of Origin: NL
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - Electronic Materials
Technology & Engineering | Mechanical
Technology & Engineering | Mechanics - Fluids
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This book introduces various, easily understandable examples of fluids encountered in daily life. It describes the characteristics of these fluids, starting from a cup of coffee, a familiar small-scale fluid, to the vast ocean--one of the largest-scale fluids on Earth. Understanding the principles of fluids and their motion has long been complex and challenging. However, grasping these fundamentals opens doors to deeper exploration and discovery. This book engages middle and high school students, undergraduates, and curious readers in exploring the ocean's vast possibilities. Cartoons and simple language make the concepts more accessible, helping readers not only understand fluids but also gain valuable safety insights related to the ocean.

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This book introduces various, easily understandable examples of fluids encountered in daily life. It describes the characteristics of these fluids, starting from a cup of coffee, a familiar small-scale fluid, to the vast ocean--one of the largest-scale fluids on Earth. Understanding the principles of fluids and their motion has long been complex and challenging. However, grasping these fundamentals opens doors to deeper exploration and discovery. This book engages middle and high school students, undergraduates, and curious readers in exploring the ocean's vast possibilities. Cartoons and simple language make the concepts more accessible, helping readers not only understand fluids but also gain valuable safety insights related to the ocean.

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