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Philosophy of Physical Magnitudes

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Availability:In StockContributor:Niels C. M. MartensSeries:Elements in the Philosophy of PhysicsPublish date:2024-04-04Pages:58
Language:EnglishPublisher:Cambridge University PressISBN-13:9781009233682ISBN-10:1009233688UPC:9781009233682Book Category:ScienceBook Subcategory:Philosophy & Social AspectsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.12 inchesWeight:0.2006Product ID:SCDHAKBECJ
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Cambridge University PressISBN-13:9781009233682ISBN-10:1009233688UPC:9781009233682Book Category:ScienceBook Subcategory:Philosophy & Social AspectsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.12 inchesWeight:0.2006Product ID:SCDHAKBECJ
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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