The science of a bicycle : the science of forces / by Ian Graham.
2009
QC73.4 .G69 2009 (Mapit)
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Title
The science of a bicycle : the science of forces / by Ian Graham.
Author
Graham, Ian, 1953-
ISBN
9781433900402 (alk. paper)
1433900408 (alk. paper)
1433900408 (alk. paper)
Imprint
Pleasantville, N.Y. : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009.
Language
English
Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Call Number
QC73.4 .G69 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification
531/.6078
Summary
There's more to riding a bike than just pedaling and steering! It involves a complex balancing act of forces, such as gravity and friction. Find out more about The Science of a Bicycle, from acceleration to aerodynamics and from torque to treads.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series
Science of ?
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Table of contents only
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Table of Contents
A bike
Forces on bikes
Friction
Keeping your balance
Steering
Pedal power
Changing gear
Slow down!
Energy
Wheels and spokes
Rubber and air
Smoothing out bumps
Pushing air.
Forces on bikes
Friction
Keeping your balance
Steering
Pedal power
Changing gear
Slow down!
Energy
Wheels and spokes
Rubber and air
Smoothing out bumps
Pushing air.