Spoke card

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/spoke-card

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the design orientation?Positioned parallel to the bicycle wheel
2. What is the material treatment?Lamination enhances durability and visual finish
3. How do you put a spoke card on a bike?The card is placed between the spokes so it lies flat across the wheel. It stays in place as the wheel turns.
4. Why do people use spoke cards?They let riders show their own style and make their bike look special. It helps people feel proud of their bike.

Radial Spokes: Spokes extending outward in straight lines from the center hub to the rim.
Centrifugal Force: An apparent outward force that acts on a body moving in a circular path.
Aesthetic Enhancement: The improvement of something's visual appeal or beauty.