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?Related Link(s)
1136611666
AGE OF THE EARTH, THE: A PHYSICIST'S JOURNEY: A Physicist's Odyssey
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?Related Link(s)
22.0
In Stock
5
1
AGE OF THE EARTH, THE: A PHYSICIST'S JOURNEY: A Physicist's Odyssey
148
AGE OF THE EARTH, THE: A PHYSICIST'S JOURNEY: A Physicist's Odyssey
148Related collections and offers
22.0
In Stock
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789813279711 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated |
| Publication date: | 01/02/2020 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 148 |
| File size: | 2 MB |
From the B&N Reads Blog