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Zoom into Science: Physics of Playing Football

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    Throwing, punting, blocking, and tackling: It's not coaching or a rule book that controls American football. It's physics, particularly the laws of motion and its causes.  How do velocity, mass, momentum, and forces impact how long a punt hangs in the air and under what angle a quarterback should ideally throw a ball. Professor Bernd Surrow, vice-chair of the Department of Physics, will show the relevance of physics in controlling the ball, the players, and, ultimately, the game.  

     

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    Sponsors: College of Science and Technology
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