The Age of the Earth: A Physicist's Odyssey
Age Of The Earth, The: A Physicist's Odyssey
by Hendry, Archibald W.;
English | 2020 | ISBN: 9813279699 | 147 pages | True (PDF EPUB) | 5.36 MB
by Hendry, Archibald W.;
English | 2020 | ISBN: 9813279699 | 147 pages | True (PDF EPUB) | 5.36 MB
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?
Readership: General readers who wish to know answers about the history of the Earth.