Kite Physics: Visually Explained with Questions, Answers, Illustrations, and Experiments
Language: English
Published by Independently published 2023-01, 2023
Series: Book 1 of 9 - Kite books for designing, building, and flying kites you can make at home!
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- Title
- Kite Physics: Visually Explained with Questions, Answers, Illustrations, and Experiments
- Author
- Davison, Glenn
- Publisher
- Independently published 2023-01
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PF
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798372113756
- Series
- Book 1 of 9: Kite books for designing, building, and flying kites you can make at home!
This book provides a visual explanation of the physics of kites in flight, with 170 pictures and illustrations, 35 answered questions, and 70 experiments.
It answers many questions such as:
Quotes:
"You have done a wonderful job. I think many people will find this very useful for teaching and for getting their kites to fly! I wish I had had this book when I was a kid.” John Bognar, PhD.
"It's fun. An excellent resource and learning tool for students and educators. An enjoyable stepping stone into the physics of flight. I highly recommend this book." Christine Traboulssi; Kite builder
"It is fantastic! This is a comprehensive and readable discussion covering many unknowns of kite flying... the author brings a wealth of experience and practices to fliers of all ages." Geoff Bland, NASA
It answers many questions such as:
- Are tails required on a kite?
- How can I improve the flight of my kite?
- What are the forces that act on my kite?
- What changes can I try?
- Do kites glide?
- What are some applications of kites that I can explore for fun?
Quotes:
"You have done a wonderful job. I think many people will find this very useful for teaching and for getting their kites to fly! I wish I had had this book when I was a kid.” John Bognar, PhD.
"It's fun. An excellent resource and learning tool for students and educators. An enjoyable stepping stone into the physics of flight. I highly recommend this book." Christine Traboulssi; Kite builder
"It is fantastic! This is a comprehensive and readable discussion covering many unknowns of kite flying... the author brings a wealth of experience and practices to fliers of all ages." Geoff Bland, NASA
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Chiron Media
Wallingford, United Kingdom
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