The Physics of Football: Discover the Science of Bone-Crunching Hits, Soaring Field Goals, and Awe-Inspiring Passes
Autor Timothy Gay, PhDen Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 aug 2005
A combination of Stephen Hawking and Mike Ditka, physicist and football fan Timothy Gay breaks down the fundamental laws of physics that govern America's most exciting spectator sport. To illustrate the science behind the game, he highlights some of football's recent memorable moments, along with legendary feats from the likes of Franco Harris and Joe Montana.
Did you Know?
- Newton's Second Law of Physics proves that Dick Butkushit running backs with the force of a small killer whale.
- The average force with which a football must be kickedduring kickoff is 450 lbs. But for an instant, the force maybe as much as a ton.
- Shaun Rogers, firing off the line of scrimmage, can developas much as four horsepower by himself.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780060826345
ISBN-10: 0060826347
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
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ISBN-10: 0060826347
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția It Books
Recenzii
“Football Physics is great fun. It taught me more about football than 50 years of watching the game.” — Robert K. Adair, Ph.D., author of Physics of Baseball
“I didn’t need physics when I played, but maybe some of these young guys do...” — Chuck Bednarik, Hall of Fame center/linebacker
“Whether your primary interest is popular science or pro football, you will enjoy FOOTBALL PHYSICS.” — Bill Belichick, head coach, New England Patriots
“I think we’ll be seeing this book in a lot of NFL locker rooms.” — Brad Minerd, producer, NFL films
“I didn’t need physics when I played, but maybe some of these young guys do...” — Chuck Bednarik, Hall of Fame center/linebacker
“Whether your primary interest is popular science or pro football, you will enjoy FOOTBALL PHYSICS.” — Bill Belichick, head coach, New England Patriots
“I think we’ll be seeing this book in a lot of NFL locker rooms.” — Brad Minerd, producer, NFL films