Source: Science Friday
Shooting hoops is great fun, and a basketball game can be very exciting. How does physics affect your game?
In this video segment from Science Friday John Fontanella, a physicist at the U.S. Naval Academy and author of The Physics of Basketball, explains the role of physics in basketball, from foul shots to side-arm passes. Find out what forces are acting on the ball, and what players have to do to offset these forces.
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