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Newton’s 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley

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Why would it be hard to pedal a 10,000 pound bicycle? This simple explanation shows how Newton’s 3 laws of motion help you ride your bike.

If an object is at rest, what must be applied to get it moving?

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Meet The Creators

  • Director Candy Kugel
  • Educator Joshua Manley
  • Producer Marilyn Kraemer
  • Animator Rick Broas
  • Narrator Joshua Manley

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