| Imprint: |
Pleasantville, N.Y. : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009. |
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| ISBN: |
9781433900402 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 1433900408 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
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| Call number: |
j531.6 GRA |
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| Physical description: |
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. |
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| Subject: |
Force and energy -- Experiments.
Science -- Experiments.
Bicycles -- Experiments.
Juvenile literature.
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| Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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