Golden Rule of Mechanics

 

This is a short overview (goals, exercises) about combining the topic of the Golden Rule of Mechanics with the practice of cycling.

Goal:

  • Students describe the rule in words (F1⋅s1 = F2⋅s2) and use it to evaluate different routes.

Exercises:

  • cycle up hills on different sides with different steepnesses
  • comparing pictures of different routes across a mountain path, discussing options
  • use different gears or tires of different sizes

Link to image: Cycling-Golden-Rule-Overview

Link to other lesson sketches: Cycling Topic Collection

 

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