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# Physics for Gearheads: An Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics, Energy, and Power - With Examples from Motorsports

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desertcart.com: Physics for Gearheads: An Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics, Energy, and Power - With Examples from Motorsports: 9780837616155: Beikmann, Randy: Books

Review: Just what I was looking for! - While studying books on motorcycle dynamics I realized that there was quite a bit about mechanics that I was missing to fully understand them. In my search to fill that gap all I could find were college-level books that assume you know calculus, or some high school-level books that skimp in the mechanics but go into thermodynamics and electricity and all kinds of other stuff I didn’t need. This book is perfect! Other reviewers mention that this is high school-level mechanics, but that is exactly what I needed. I’m not trying to build a chassis; I just need the basics so I can understand the other books I am reading. This book explains mechanics (and kinematics) in a very step-by-step fashion that I really appreciate. Bonus: it explains things with road vehicle examples which is just awesome!
Review: Automotive Physics for Automotive Enthusiasts - You're in for a treat! This book introduces physics at an accessible level by someone who has a PHD in Mech Eng from a top tier engineering school and experience leading projects at the Big 3 automotive firm. This is the real deal... just wish it's bit more affordable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #104,518 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Physics (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (144) |
| Dimensions  | 7.8 x 1.1 x 9.9 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0837616158 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0837616155 |
| Item Weight  | 3.05 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 604 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 2015 |
| Publisher  | Bentley Publishers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I was looking for!
*by E***R on August 19, 2019*

While studying books on motorcycle dynamics I realized that there was quite a bit about mechanics that I was missing to fully understand them. In my search to fill that gap all I could find were college-level books that assume you know calculus, or some high school-level books that skimp in the mechanics but go into thermodynamics and electricity and all kinds of other stuff I didn’t need. This book is perfect! Other reviewers mention that this is high school-level mechanics, but that is exactly what I needed. I’m not trying to build a chassis; I just need the basics so I can understand the other books I am reading. This book explains mechanics (and kinematics) in a very step-by-step fashion that I really appreciate. Bonus: it explains things with road vehicle examples which is just awesome!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Automotive Physics for Automotive Enthusiasts
*by S***E on June 12, 2024*

You're in for a treat! This book introduces physics at an accessible level by someone who has a PHD in Mech Eng from a top tier engineering school and experience leading projects at the Big 3 automotive firm. This is the real deal... just wish it's bit more affordable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Physics for gearheads
*by T***S on December 20, 2025*

Easy to read. Lots of illustrations to demonstrate the point.

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