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Math Matters Every Day: Newton's Laws
Looks at how Newton's three laws of motion apply to an analysis of the forces being exerted when playing football.
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University of Tennessee: Football Physics
Classical physics describes and predicts how things work in our everyday environment. Football falls well into the limits of classical physics. In football we encounter many situations where only a few interactions, maybe only one push...
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The Big Think: The Brutal Physics of Football
Describes some changes that have taken place in football to make the game safer, and includes two videos where scientists explain the physics behind football and the importance of designing good safety equipment, especially for head...
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Physics Central: Physics Buzz Blog : The Physics of Football
Football is a sport almost made for physicists. Newton's three laws of motion are at work during every play and little things like the unpredictable bounce of the "prolate spheroid" - the football - can throw kinks into a game no...
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Live strong.com: The Physics of Throwing a Football
Discussions on the subject of throwing a football are as common as chalk lines on a football field. Coaches and players talk about the proper grip, footwork and throwing motion, but few discussions mention the physics involved. Prolific...
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Florida Institute of Technology: Florida Tech Blog: The Physics of Football
This 2011 poster from Florida Tech is called "Gridiron Science," and it tackles the physics of football. Researchers found that a better understanding of physics can actually help players improve their game! There's a reason quarterbacks...