Description
Everywhere, things spin--wheels turn, motors hum, tornadoes roar. This book explains the history and basic physics of spinning objects, from yo-yos, drills, propellers, and washing machines, to ballet dancers, dust devils, and bacteria. The book gives instructive, entertaining accounts of everyday sights: Does a curve ball really curve? Why do figure skaters tuck in their arms? Can you make a disposable pen fly? And how does a falling cat always land on its feet? Answers to these questions (and many others) tell the amazing story of spin.
Book Information
ISBN 9781476693705
Author Bill Gruber
Format Paperback
Page Count 277
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc