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The science of a bicycle : the science of forces / by Ian Graham. |
| Authors: | Graham, Ian, 1953- |
| Call number: | j531.6 GRA |
| Publisher: | Pleasantville, N.Y. : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009. |
| Publication date: | 2009. |
| Subject: |
Force and energy -- Experiments.
Science -- Experiments. Bicycles -- Experiments. Juvenile literature. |
| Series title: | Science of-- |
| Title: | The science of a bicycle : the science of forces / by Ian Graham. |
| Physical description: | 32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Contents note: | 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. |
| Summary note: | 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. |
| Biography note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781433900402 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 1433900408 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
| LCCN: | 2008034029 |
| Url for this record: | http://sherloc.imcpl.org/?itemid=|library/marc/dynix|1206435 |
| Bib No.: | 1206435 |
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