Mark Denny

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Gliding for Gold: The Physics of Winter SportsHardcover, 30 September 2011

Gliding for Gold: The Physics of Winter Sports
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Reading Age
Ages: 18-22
Grade Levels
13-17
Print Length
200 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Date Published
30 Sep 2011
ISBN-10
1421402149
ISBN-13
9781421402147

Description

As anyone from cold climates knows, living with lots of ice and snow can lead to a special appreciation of sports such as skiing, sledding, and skating. Prolific physics popularizer Mark Denny's take on winter athletics lays out the physical principles that govern glaciated game play.

After discussing the physical properties of ice and snow and describing the physics behind sliding friction and aerodynamic drag, Denny applies these concepts to such sports as bobsledding, snowboarding, and curling. He explains why clap skates would only hinder hockey players, how a curling rock curls, the forces that control luge speed, and how steering differs from skiing to snowboarding. With characteristic accuracy and a touch of wit, Denny provides fans, competitors, and coaches with handy, applicable insights into the games they love. The separate section of technical notes offers an original and mathematically rigorous exploration of the key aspects of winter sports physics.

A physics-driven exploration of sports played on ice and snow that is truly fun and informative, Gliding for Gold is the perfect primer for understanding the science behind cold weather athletics.

Product Details

Audience:
Ages: 18-22
Author:
Mark Denny
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
30 September 2011
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.49 x 1.78 cm
Educational Level:
Grade Levels: 13-17
Genre:
Science/Technology Aspects
ISBN-10:
1421402149
ISBN-13:
9781421402147
Language:
English
Location:
Baltimore
Pages:
200
Weight:
399.16 gm

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