Physics of Sailing
| Author | : John Kimball |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2009-12-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781420073775 |
| ISBN-13 | : 142007377X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (77X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Physics of Sailing by : John Kimball
Download or read book Physics of Sailing written by John Kimball and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking down the complicated concepts of speed, acceleration, torque, fluid mechanics, and surface physics, Physics of Sailing provides a lively, easily accessible introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing. It illustrates the many ways physics can be used to understand the principles of sailboat propulsion and how a scienti
