Newton’s 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley
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Why would it be hard to pedal a 10,000 pound bicycle? This simple explanation shows how Newton’s 3 laws of motion help you ride your bike.
In the last sentence of the talk I mention that the earth barely moves backwards as your bicycle wheel pushes against it. Does the earth really move backwards? Explain, using your understanding of Newton’s Second Law, how this could be true.
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Meet The Creators
- Director Candy Kugel
- Educator Joshua Manley
- Producer Marilyn Kraemer
- Animator Rick Broas
- Narrator Joshua Manley
