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Abstract: The physics of walking is explored, using a toy as a concrete example and a 'toy model' applied to it. Besides using Newton's second law, the problem is also discussed from the thermodynamical perspective. Once the steady state (constant velocity) is achieved, we show that the internal energy of the toy is dissipated as heat in the surroundings.
Authorship: G¨úemez J., Fiolhais M.,
Fuente: Physics Education, 2013, 48(4), 455-458
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
Publication date: 01/07/2013
No. of pages: 4
Publication type: Article
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9120/48/4/455
ISSN: 0031-9120
Publication Url: https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/48/4/455
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JOSE JULIO GÜEMEZ LEDESMA
FIOLHAIS, MANUEL
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