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Quote by James Clerk Maxwell

“Science is incompetent to reason upon the creation of matter itself out of nothing. We have reached the utmost limit of our thinking faculties when we have admitted that because matter cannot be eternal and self-existent it must have been created.”

Book:The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell

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The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell

This book is a compilation of James Clerk Maxwell's significant scientific works, including his seminal contributions to electromagnetism and the formulation of Maxwell's equations. It offers an in-depth look into the theoretical and experimental aspects of his research, showcasing his innovative thinking and the foundational principles that have shaped modern physics. more

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James Clerk Maxwell

James Clerk Maxwell was an outstanding physicist known for his contributions to the field of electromagnetism. He formulated Maxwell's equations, which describe the properties of electromagnetic fields and predict the existence of electromagnetic waves. Maxwell's work has had a profound impact on modern physics and engineering. more

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