Backyard ballistics
William Gurstelle
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Backyard ballistics
Published
2012
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Pages
242
ISBN-13
9781306012355
Description
This updated and expanded step-by-step guide enables ordinary folks to construct more than 13 awesome ballistic devices using inexpensive household or hardware store materials. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple, a match-powered rocket, to the more complex, a tabletop catapult, to the classic, the infamous potato cannon, to the offbeat, a Cincinnati fire kite. With a strong emphasis on safety, Backyard Ballistics also provides troubleshooting tips, explains the physics behind each project, and profiles such scientists and extraordinary experimenters as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton, among others. This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day were the Fourth of July.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Backyard ballistics?
This edition of Backyard ballistics has approximately 242 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Backyard ballistics?
For most readers, Backyard ballistics typically takes between 5h 3m and 3h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Backyard ballistics?
The estimated word count for Backyard ballistics is approximately 60,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Backyard ballistics?
Backyard ballistics was written by William Gurstelle.
When was Backyard ballistics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.