The Simple Science of Flight: From Insects to Jumbo Jets - Brossura

Tennekes, Henk

 
9780262700658: The Simple Science of Flight: From Insects to Jumbo Jets
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ISBN 10: 0262700654 ISBN 13: 9780262700658
Casa editrice: Mit Pr, 1997

Sinossi

From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. The Simple Science of Flight offers a leisurely introduction to the mechanics of flight and, beyond that, to the scientific attitude that finds wonder in simple calculations, forging connections between, say, the energy efficiency of a peanut butter sandwich and that of the kerosene that fuels a jumbo jet. It is the product of a lifetime of watching and investigating the way flight happens.

The hero of the book is the Boeing 747, which Tennekes sees as the current pinnacle of human ingenuity in mastering the science of flight. Also covered are paper airplanes, kites, gliders, and human-powered flying machines as well as birds and insects. Tennekes explains concepts like lift, drag, wing loading, and cruising speed through many fascinating comparisons, anecdotes, and examples.

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Book by Tennekes Henk

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Editore
Mit Pr
Data di pubblicazione
1997
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0262700654
ISBN 13 
9780262700658
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
152
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
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