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Physics of Sailing (Hardcover)
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Physics of Sailing (Hardcover)
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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 scientific understanding of the boat, wind,
and water can lead to more skillful sailing. After a brief but
insightful tour of the history of sailing, the book explores the
physics involved in making faster sailing crafts for both upwind
and downwind sailing, including Newton's impact theory of fluid
resistance and lift and drag phenomena. It compares possible sail
shapes, presents measurements of hull smoothness, and describes
wind turbulence, the nature of water waves, and the structure of
wakes. Using the physics of optics, the author also explains the
connection between water's appearance and the wind. Along with a
glossary of sailing terms, he includes many examples throughout to
illustrate the concepts in practice. Avoiding unnecessary
formalisms, this book skillfully applies the principles of fluid
mechanics to sailboat technology and the art of sailing. It should
help you become a more knowledgeable sailor.
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