| ID | 006182 |
| Call Number | 531.11/MOR |
| Title Proper | Movement |
| Other Title Information | How technology mirrors nature |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Morgan, Sally ; Morgan, Adrian |
| Publication | USA, Facts On File, 1993. |
| Description | 48p White Spine |
| Series | Designs in Science |
| Note | Discusses movement, its importance for survival of plants, humans, and other animals, and the various ways in which it is achieved. |
| Note | Introduction:
Moving on land, in air and in water
Moving in Water:
Floating and sinking
Depth Control
Moving forward
Streamlined shapes
Skimming the surface
Surface tension
Taking to the Air:
Wing design
Gliding
Special shapes for special jobs
Controlling flight
Powered flight
Take-off and landing
The structure of wings
Parachutes and helicopters
Insects and bats
Lighter than air
Moving on Land:
Gravity
Friction
Air resistence
Elastic forces
Levers and joints
Joints in animals
Fluids and Pumps:
Hydraulics at work
Hydraulics in the animal kingdom
Pumps
The heart, a natural pump
Movement in tubes
The Future |
| Standard Number | 0816029792 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.350(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 531.11 |
| Key Words | Motion ; Mechanical movements ; Human mechanics |