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Physics in Sport: Cycling
This activity looks at energy transfer and develops students’ mathematical skills by applying simple calculations to work out how far someone could ride round a Velodrome track on the energy of a marshmallow. The activity suggests using a bicycle to measure the distance travelled by the bicycle from one pedal rotation and using a value for the fraction of a calorie used through one rotation. Curriculum links include energy, nutrition, diet
In the video, a cyclist describes the different types of races that take place in a Velodrome.
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Cycling: challenge sheet 519.83 KB
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Cycling: scientific background 390.99 KB
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Cycling: worksheet 99.72 KB
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Cycling: teachers' notes 139.58 KB
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