How Long to Read The Mathematics of Soap Films

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mathematics of Soap Films?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read The Mathematics of Soap Films by John Oprea

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

Description

Nature tries to minimize the surface area of a soap film through the action of surface tension. The process can be understood mathematically by using differential geometry, complex analysis, and the calculus of variations. This book employs ingredients from each of these subjects to tell the mathematical story of soap films. The text is fully self-contained, bringing together a mixture of types of mathematics along with a bit of the physics that underlies the subject. The development is primarily from first principles, requiring no advanced background material from either mathematics or physics. Through the Maple applications, the reader is given tools for creating the shapes that are being studied. Thus, you can "see" a fluid rising up an inclined plane, create minimal surfaces from complex variables data, and investigate the "true" shape of a balloon. Oprea also includes descriptions of experiments and photographs that let you see real soap films on wire frames. The theory of minimal surfaces is a beautiful subject, which naturally introduces the reader to fascinating, yet accessible, topics in mathematics. Oprea's presentation is rich with examples, explanations, and applications. It would make an excellent text for a senior seminar or for independent study by upper-division mathematics or science majors.

How long is The Mathematics of Soap Films?

The Mathematics of Soap Films by John Oprea is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mathematics of Soap Films Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read The Mathematics of Soap Films aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mathematics of Soap Films?

The Mathematics of Soap Films is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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