The Grip of Gravity
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780521803168
Subjects: Classical mechanics; Popular science; Science; Gravitation; Science/Mathematics; General; Gravity; Physics; Gravitation--History; Technology / General; History; Motion
First sentence: downward towards the centre of the universe, fire towards the extreme, and air and water towards intermediate places. Once in its natural place, each of the four elements remains at rest unless caused to move.