• The Age of the Earth A Physicist's Odyssey

The Age of the Earth A Physicist's Odyssey

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Overview

This book spells out in detail how the age of the Earth has been determined over the centuries. First -- the 'biblical' age: how was the date of Creation 4004 BC figured out? A date which is so important even today ... it is the basis of claims made by millions that the Earth is only about 6000 years old. Next -- the response of geologists (and Darwin) for a very old Earth. Then, Kelvin's calculation of how long it would take for a hot Earth to cool down to its present state. And finally, today's answer ('billions'), based on the properties of radioactive materials. So, how old is Planet Earth?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789811201318
ISBN-10: 9811201315
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
Publication date: 2019-10-14
Pages: 132
Product dimensions: Height: 9 Inches, Length: 6 Inches, Weight: 0.46 Pounds, Width: 0.33 Inches
Author: Archibald W. Hendry
Language: en
Binding: Paperback

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