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SPINNING FLIGHT: DYNAMICS OF FRISBEES, BOOMERANGS, SAMARAS, AND SKIPPING STONES

Unravel the fascinating physics behind everyday spinning objects with ‘Spinning Flight: Dynamics of Frisbees, Boomerangs, Samaras, and Skipping Stones’. This comprehensive guide, published by Springer, delves into the science of aerodynamic lift, gyroscopic stability, and trajectory calculations. Discover why frisbees soar, how boomerangs return, and the principles governing the mesmerizing skip of a stone across water. Perfect for students, educators, and curious minds, this hardcover book offers clear explanations and insightful analysis for anyone intrigued by the flight dynamics of these captivating toys and natural phenomena. Explore the science of flight like never before with this essential read from The Bookish Owl.

Description

  • ISBN-10: 9780387307794
  • ISBN-13: 978-0387307794
  • Edition: 2006th
  • Publisher: SPRINGER
  • Publication date: 1 January 2006
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 15.88 x 1.91 x 24.13 cm
  • Print length: 346 pages