Introduction to the Physics of Sports

Name: Introduction to the Physics of Sports
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ISBN: 9781483930077

ISBN-10: 1483930076

ISBN-13: 9781483930077

Edition: N/A

Authors: Vassilios Spathopoulos

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This book (see, www.physicsandsport.com/en), written by a university lecturer, presents the physical mechanisms governing a series of popular sports. The author's goal is twofold: on the one hand to give a new perspective on sport, enabling fans, even those with limited scientific knowledge, to gain a better idea of exactly how athletic performances are achieved. On the other hand, the presentation of the basic concepts of physics through sport is an attractive and popular way for the general public to assimilate these concepts.In Chapter 1 the concepts of speed and acceleration are presented through the performance of top athletes such as Usain Bolt. In Chapter 2 Newton's three fundamental…

Book details

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 5/8/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 130
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English