Understanding the Magic of the Bicycle (eBook)

Basic scientific explanations to the two-wheeler's mysterious and fascinating behavior

Joseph W Connolly (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
Morgan & Claypool Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-68174-442-1 (ISBN)

Infos

The bicycle is a common, yet unique mechanical contraption in our world. In spite of this, the bike’s physical and mechanical principles are understood by a select few. You do not have to be a genius to join this small group of people who understand the physics of cycling. This is your guide to fundamental principles (such as Newton’s laws) and the book provides intuitive, basic explanations for the bicycle’s behaviour. Each concept is introduced and illustrated with simple, everyday examples.

Autor

Joseph Connolly is a Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton, his master’s degree from the University of Illinois and his PhD from Pennsylvania State University. He joined the University of Scranton in 1983.

Inhalt

Table of Contents: Introduction–the magic of the wheel / The evolution of the bicycle / A review of basic ideas / Linear motion / Forces—Newton's laws of motion / Gravity / Momentum–impulse / Work–energy–power / Temperature and heat / Rotational motion / Torque—applications to the bicycle / Centripetal acceleration—turning and bicycle stability

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.1.2017
• Reihe/Serie: IOP Concise Physics
• Reihe/Serie: ISSN
• Zusatzinfo: With figures in colour and in black and white
• Verlagsort: San Rafael
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Sammeln / Sammlerkataloge
• Schlagworte: evolution of the bicycle, physics of cycling, bicycle motion, rotational motion, how a bicycle works, centripetal forces
• ISBN-10: 1-68174-442-2 / 1681744422
• ISBN-13: 978-1-68174-442-1 / 9781681744421