Fun Physics Projects for Tomorrow's Rocket Scientists

Alan Gleue (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

184 Seiten

2013
TAB Books Inc (Verlag)
978-0-07-179899-0 (ISBN)

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Learn all about physics with hands-on experiments and do-it-yourself projects

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Learn about physics with fun projects and experimentsCreated in partnership with Thames & Kosmos, Fun Physics Projects for Tomorrow's Rocket Scientists introduces you to essential physics concepts through do-it-yourself projects that you can then use to perform experiments. Experience the thrill of scientific discovery when you observe the physics of motion, including constant speed, acceleration, and free fall, through your own experiments. All of the projects use inexpensive, readily available materials and software. No experience required!

Chapters feature:

Things You'll Need--lists of all the components and equipment required for each project
Be Careful--important safety tips
Famous Scientists--introductions to people who've made significant contributions to our understanding of physics
Online Videos--link to the author's demonstrations of the projects

Step-by-step projects include:

Constant-speed vehicle
Uniform acceleration fan car
Tennis ball cannon to investigate speed and study free fall
Trebuchet for observing the force of weight
Projectile-motion catapult
Water rocket to demonstrate Newton's Laws of Motion
Mousetrap-powered car that displays energy transformations
Model rocket engine to calculate momentum and impulse
Rocket launch ignition system and launch pad
Cool model rockets that demonstrate acceleration,speed, and altitude

Alan Gleue is an award-winning high school physics teacher and science department chairperson. He enjoys finding creative ways to engage students in the understanding of science and engineering. In his physics courses, students study motion, thermodynamics, forces, electricity, and optics with many opportunities to complete projects and perform hands-on activities.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Cruise Control: Constant Speed
Chapter 2: Stop and Go: Changing Speed
Chapter 3: Free Fall: What Goes Up Must Come Down
Chapter 4: Getting Heavy: Weight
Chapter 5: Storming the Castle: Projectiles
Chapter 6: Acceleration: Newton's Laws of Motion
Chapter 7: Moving Forward: Kinetic Energy
Chapter 8: Whacks and Bangs: The Physics of Collisions
Chapter 9: Blast-off: The Physics of Rocketry

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.3.2013
Zusatzinfo	20 Illustrations
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	224 x 277 mm
Gewicht	442 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik
	Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Naturwissenschaft / Technik
	Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
	Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
ISBN-10	0-07-179899-4 / 0071798994
ISBN-13	978-0-07-179899-0 / 9780071798990
Zustand	Neuware