What are some great science experiments explained in a book?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a book that details significant science experiments, such as the double slit experiment, the oil drop experiment, and Thompson's cathode ray experiment. The focus is on resources that present these experiments in a detailed and chronological manner, accessible to non-experts.

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  • One participant requests recommendations for a book that covers great science experiments in a detailed and chronological fashion suitable for non-experts.
  • Another participant shares a specific book found on Amazon that appears to meet the request, noting that it includes the mentioned experiments.
  • A third participant expresses enthusiasm about the book and indicates they will also purchase it.

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Participants generally agree on the interest in finding a suitable book, but the discussion does not present any competing views or unresolved disagreements.

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Readers interested in science experiments, educational resources, or accessible science literature may find this discussion useful.

Femme_physics
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Hi guys,

I'm looking for a book that will detail all the great science experiments (such as double slit, oil drop experiment, thompson's cathode ray) in a nice, detailed, chronological fashion, that can also be understood by non-science experts. Anyone got a good resource?
 
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A search of amazon.com for "great experiments" returned as the first result:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486253465/?tag=pfamazon01-20 $11.53 new, $4.88 used

which actually sounds really interesting, and now I want it :biggrin:

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edit: just looked in the index, and all the ones you mentioned are in there
editedit: on its way, lol
 
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Hehe...you get carried away with yourself osnarf! :D
But cool, I'll get it too. Thanks :)
 
Happens all the time :P
 

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