PHYSICS OF FOOTBALL by Gay, Timothy

PHYSICS OF FOOTBALL
by Gay, Timothy
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If you often cringe when a linebacker flattens a quarterback, r hold your breath when a field goal sails toward the goalpost, or watch in amazement as a touchdown pass spirals down the field you might be interested in the fact that those big hits, long kicks, and sensational throws are part of a science that will give you a whole new perspective on the game of football. 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, for example that Newton's Second Law of Physics proves that Dick Butkus hit running backs with the force of a small killer whale? Or, the average force with which a football must be kicked during kickoff is 450 lbs. But for an instant, the force may be as much as a ton?These are the kind of things author Timothy Gay explores, making for interesting and very informative reading. 290 pages, paperbound, 2005.

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