1. Nov 15, 2011 #1

   Avatrin

   

   Hi
   To gain a more intuitive understanding of physics, I want to learn about the experiments that led to the formulations of the theories. What books can you guys recommend?

    

   Avatrin, Nov 15, 2011
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3. Nov 15, 2011 #2

   jetwaterluffy

   

   Photoelectric effect, oil drop expererment, Michelson–Morley experiment, Rutherford experiment, galilao's balls rolling down slope and pendulum expererments are a few I know.

    

   jetwaterluffy, Nov 15, 2011
4. Nov 15, 2011 #3

   Drakkith

   

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   I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Theories-Everything-Illustrated-History-Science/dp/0792239121

    

   Last edited by a moderator: Apr 26, 2017

   Drakkith, Nov 15, 2011

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