Bicycles in the Physics Lab

Introduces three laboratory exercises which develop an understanding of principles of mechanics by using examples of bicycle operation: Newton's laws, statics and dynamics, and energy relationships. Describes related theory and laboratory procedures with diagrams and pictures in each exercise....

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Published inPhysics Teacher Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 160
Main Author Hunt, Robert G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1989
Subjects
College Science
Laboratory Equipment
Laboratory Procedures
Mechanics (Physics)
Physics
Science Activities
Science Curriculum
Science Equipment
Science Instruction
Science Interests
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Principles
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Summary:Introduces three laboratory exercises which develop an understanding of principles of mechanics by using examples of bicycle operation: Newton's laws, statics and dynamics, and energy relationships. Describes related theory and laboratory procedures with diagrams and pictures in each exercise. (YP)