Making machines with ramps and wedges

Título
Making machines with ramps and wedges

Chris, Oxlade

Resumen
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to ramps and wedges. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of ramps and wedges. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.".

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
2015

Simple machine projects

Descripción física
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Contenido
What are ramps and wedges? -- How wedges work -- The power of wedges -- Sharp and blunt -- Moving materials -- Pushing air aside -- How ramps work -- Going down ramps -- Moving up ramps -- Ramps and wedges in history -- Ramps and wedges in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

Término de la materia
Inclined planes -- Literature.
 
Wedges -- Literature.
 
Simple machines -- Literature.

Síntesis
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to ramps and wedges. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of ramps and wedges. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.".

ISBN
9781410968012
 
9781410968081

Información de publicación
Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, [2015]


BibliotecaSignatura topográficaTipo de materialCódigo de barras del documentoEstado
A. Blair McPherson621.8 OXLBook31458000090657Non-Fiction