What are some great science experiments explained in a book?

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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