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ERIC Number: EJ618853
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
Use of Force Platforms in Physics and Sport.
Parker, Kerry
Physics Education, v36 n1 p18-22 Jan 2001
The subject of biomechanics is growing as athletes turn to science to improve their performance, and biomechanics interests many students and is a good area in which to investigate forces and Newton's laws. Uses force platforms to quantify such studies. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise Physiology, Force, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Relevance (Education), Science Activities, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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