Focus on Physics: Sailing Into the Wind: A Vector Explanation

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This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. In this lesson, students discover surprising facts about sailing and also the intriguing usefulness of vectors.

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Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Physical Science ENCdl PS2.A: Forces and Motion PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Science and Engineering Practices Science and Technology Science as Inquiry Science Focus SEP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2017Stock # tst17_084_05_10Volume 084Issue 05

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Steve (Byfield, MA)

Great info for sailors!

As usual with Paul Hewitt, this is both interesting and informative. It relates the physics of sailing to other common phenomena. I keep a copy on my sailboat for visiting crew!

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