How long does it take to read The Physical Universe?
Konrad B. Krauskopf
The Physical Universe by Konrad B. Krauskopf takes about 12 hours 57 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 12 hours 57 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1960. 706 pages, about 194,150 words.
26 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 21 hours 34 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 12 hours 57 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 8 hours 5 minutes |
The page count is the median across 15 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This introductory physical science text discusses the essentials of physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy and meteorology using the most up-to-date information on the most recent discoveries in space. The latest photographs from Neptune, information on the Great Attractor, black holes, and dark matter in the Universe are all explained with real life examples illustrating the concepts clearly. Special features include and more multiple choice questions and problems at the ends of chapters; less rigorous maths to ensure that the mathematical skills of students do not interfere with the learning of basic concepts.
Subjects: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Physical science, Physical sciences, Physics
