Riding With the Wind

6 minutes 23 seconds

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From cyclists to race cars, the motion of an object is determined by the sum of the forces acting on it. An aeronautics engineer works with Newton's three laws of motion to test the best bicycle posture and helmet in a wind tunnel.

Media Details

Runtime: 6 minutes 23 seconds

Topic: Science, Sports and Recreation
Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Sports and Games
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2014
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media

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