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Kite Physics: Visually Explained with Questions, Answers, Illustrations, and Experiments
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Series: Kite Books for Designing, Building, and Flying Kites You Can Make at Home!, Book 1
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ISBN13: 9798372113756
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 2 2023
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 2 2023
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book gives a visual explanation of the physics of kites in flight using 140 pictures and illustrations, 35 answered questions, and 70 experiments. 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
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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