Square Wheels
The Truth Behind the Mystery!
This square wheel rolls smoothly
over a road of bumps.
To do
and watch: Place the square wheel on the Watch as the wheel rolls along |
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Why
does this work: |
For this to occur, the arc length of each catenary curve must
be equal to the length of each side of the square.
The
Square Wheels Exhibit
consists of a 10” set of
wheels and a series of catenary curves
that make up the road.
Information on Catenary Curves
Directions on How to Build the Square Wheels Exhibit
Related
Exhibit: Catenary Arch
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