In order to answer the following questions take a look at the following web page:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/index.html
1) List at least three points about the history regarding the wheel. Think about when and where the first wheel was developed and what it was used for.
2) What were some disadvantages of the high-wheelers of the 1800s? List at least three disadvantages.
3) What is the importance in spokes on a bike? Why is weight important in designing a bicycle?
4) Describe the different types of spokes?
5) What are pneumatic tires and why are they important?
6) Why is it important to keep tires properly inflated?
7) Read about tire treads? List two or three facts about this.
8) What are the benefits of gears?
9) Try the Chain Drive activity. What do you discover? Now look at the other possible explorations. Try at least one out. What was your result?
10) What are five key points about modern day bike frames and design?
11) Fill in the table appropriately:
| Steel Frame | Aluminum Frame | Titanium | Carbon-Fiber | |
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12) Calculate at least minimum stopping distances and list below:
13) List at least five ways the aerodynamics of a bicycle can be improved.
14) Calculate the aerodynamic and propulsive power of a bicyclist. Do at least three different calculations and list below.
15) What are some ways to reduce resistance?
16) What the main muscles at work when bicycling?
17) What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic?
18) List at least five different instances when mathematics would play a role in bicycling or bike design.