From Newton to Now: How Make Friends with Physics Covers It All
All of us started from matter and without realising reached to Energy, baffling the science student in us. Weight became mass, atom became particles, Newton to Max Planck, and the list of changes goes on, enlightening and confusing the keen cells in us. All these changes divide people into two categories: people who like physics and people not interested in physics. However, Make Friends with Physics by Akhila E K blurs this division. Starting from matter, gradually converting the concept to dark matter, the book awakens the science student sleeping inside us.
Most of us get a jumpstart seeing the mathematical equations in Physics, and the misconception that physics is just some equations blended with maths always clouds our minds. But Make Friends with Physics proves that Physics is more than that, it is a world of webs that holds our world. From picking up a book to going out into space, all have the foundation of Physics.
What sets Make Friends with Physics apart is its simplicity. Akhila E K doesn’t try to overpower readers with jargon; instead, she walks beside them, connecting physics to everyday experiences, from the way we see colours to how our phones work. The way she divided her content into three parts untangles each concept with clarity, and each chapter feels like a friendly conversation rather than a lecture, making even the most complex topics seem effortless and intriguing. The once terrifying words like 'Quantum' and 'Elementary particles' became a tasty piece of cake through her words and explanations. The book’s charm lies in its ability to translate science into stories we can relate to.
Akhila E K
Beyond its friendly tone, Make Friends with Physics delves deep into ideas that have shaped our understanding of the universe—from Newton’s laws to Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence, the famous E = mc², which redefined how we perceive matter and energy. Akhila E K offers a comprehensive exploration of physics, encouraging readers to move through concepts systematically rather than memorising them.
In an age where curiosity often gives way to convenience, Make Friends with Physics reminds us that wonder still exists in the ordinary. It bridges the journey from Newton’s apple to today’s quantum world, proving that physics isn’t confined to textbooks — it lives in everything we touch and see. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or someone who once feared equations, this book invites you to look at the universe with new eyes, to truly make friends with physics.
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