Wheel of Names

Thinking about how the wheel actually works. Calculation of wheel rolling resistance as a function of its geometry and friction. | Physics 4 Engineering

Aristotle’s Wheel Paradox: Explained Simply (Please read the full post before commenting — thanks!) In the classic video we’re sharing here, you see two concentric circles drawn on a rolling wheel, all sharing the same center. As the wheel rolls along the ground, it appears that the two inner circles and the edge of the wheel cover the same linear distance in one full rotation. Strange, right? The inner circles have a smaller circumference—so how can they travel the same distance? Here’s what’s

How to change a wheel correctly and safely (video)

DIY: Changing a wheel (Video)