How Long to Read Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 50 minutes to read Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted by Hans Christian Ørsted

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Hans Christian Ørsted (1777-1851) was one of the leading scientists of the nineteenth century, having played a crucial role in founding electromagnetism. Unfortunately for the English-speaking world, almost all of his research was published in other languages, particularly his native Danish. This book will help to elevate Ørsted to his rightful place in the history of science by finally making his most important scientific works available in English. The book includes, for example, Ørsted's account of his revolutionary experiments in electromagnetism. In 1820, he discovered that a compass needle deflects from magnetic north when an electric current is switched on or off in a nearby wire. This showed that electricity and magnetism were related phenomena, a finding that laid the foundation for the theory of electromagnetism and for research that later created such technologies as radio, television, and fiber optics. The unit of magnetic field strength was named the Ørsted in his honor. Selections here also show the extraordinary breadth of Ørsted's interests, which range through a long and prolific career from the study of plant alkaloids and the compression of fluids to the nature of light and the "natural science" of beauty. The writings are taken from scientific papers, Ørsted's correspondence, and reports of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. The book will not only draw long overdue attention to Ørsted's own work but will also shed new light on the nature of scientific study in the nineteenth century. Originally published in 1998. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

How long is Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted?

Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted by Hans Christian Ørsted is 688 pages long, and a total of 177,504 words.

This makes it 232% the length of the average book. It also has 217% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 9 minutes to read Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted aloud.

What Reading Level is Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted?

Selected Scientific Works of Hans Christian Ørsted is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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