What Einstein Told His Barber by Robert Wolke

Extended Synopsis

Do you often find yourself pondering life's little conundrums? Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, understands the fundamental human need to understand. In What Einstein Told His Barber, Wolke provides clear, amusing, and scientifically accurate explanations for the everyday phenomena that often go unquestioned.

Arranged in an intuitive question-and-answer format and grouped by subject for ease of browsing, this book tackles a diverse array of topics. From the mechanics of gravity (will jumping in a falling elevator save you?) to the physics of acoustics (why exactly does a whip crack?), Wolke fills these pages with amazing facts and "belly-up-to-the-bar" bets. Whether you're curious about why colors fade in the sun or what happens to the rubber from worn-out tires, this volume serves as a brilliant bridge between complex scientific principles and the world we inhabit.