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Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports
John Eric Goff
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Description for Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports
Paperback. Fun, witty, and imbued throughout with admiration for the simple beauty of physics, Gold Medal Physics is sure to inspire readers to think differently about the next sporting event they watch. Num Pages: 230 pages, 70, 36 black & white illustrations, 34 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WSDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
Nothing is quite as thrilling as watching superior athletes do the seemingly impossible. From Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary" pass to Lance Armstrong's record-breaking climb of Alp d'Huez to David Beckham's astounding ability to bend a soccer kick, we marvel and wonder, "How did they do that?" Well, physics professor John Eric Goff has the answers. This tour of the wide world of sports uses some of the most exhilarating feats in recent athletic history to make basic physics concepts accessible and fun. Goff discusses the science behind American football, soccer, cycling, skating, diving, long jumping, and a host of other ... Read more
Nothing is quite as thrilling as watching superior athletes do the seemingly impossible. From Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary" pass to Lance Armstrong's record-breaking climb of Alp d'Huez to David Beckham's astounding ability to bend a soccer kick, we marvel and wonder, "How did they do that?" Well, physics professor John Eric Goff has the answers. This tour of the wide world of sports uses some of the most exhilarating feats in recent athletic history to make basic physics concepts accessible and fun. Goff discusses the science behind American football, soccer, cycling, skating, diving, long jumping, and a host of other ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
314g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801893223
SKU
V9780801893223
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About John Eric Goff
John Eric Goff is an associate professor of physics and chair of the physics department at Lynchburg College.
Reviews for Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports
Goff... is more than comfortable analyzing a variety of feats of physical prowess... Sports fans with a knowledge of geometry and trigonometry will enjoy Goff's cheerful revisiting of memorable athletic events. Publishers Weekly 2009 A lively, pleasant read with plenty of real physics and mathematical details. American Journal of Physics 2010 Sports libraries will find this engrossing. Midwest Book Review ... Read more