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ERIC Number: EJ328632
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Reference Count: 0
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The Physics of Kicking a Football.
Brancazio, Peter J.
Physics Teacher, v23 n7 p403-07 Oct 1985
A physicist's view of the problems involved in kicking a football is described through the principles of projectile motion and aerodynamics. Sample equations, statistical summaries of kickoffs and punts, and calculation of launch parameters are presented along with discussion to clarify concepts of physics illustrated by kicking a football. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Football, High Schools, Higher Education, Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Aerodynamics