Physics & Biomechanics for Sports
There are multiple applications of physics in sports, here are just a few examples. These links go to their respective sports sections.
biomechanics laboratory testing- American Football: the physics of collisions
- Athletics: physics of running in lane one and the High Jump
- Baseball: ball throwing physics
- Basketball: physics of basketball
- Bowling: biomechanics applied to Tenpin bowling
- Cycling: wheel design and aerodynamics
- Golf: physics applied to all aspects of golf
- Gymnastics: the role of angular momentum and gymnastic rotation
- Ice Hockey: moving on low friction surface
- Field Hockey: effect of friction
- Motor Sports: design and technique of driving a racing car
- Soccer / Football: bending it like Beckham
- Swimming: The Science of Swimming, including hydrodynamics
- Tennis: the physics of Tennis Racket Design
- Volleyball: volleyball hitting forces
Related Pages
- See also the sport-specific section of the links page
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