Out of the Park: The Physics of Baseball

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At UC Berkeley, a team of undergrads is experimenting with velocity, force, and aerodynamics. But you won't find them in a lab-- they work on a baseball diamond, throwing fast balls, sliders and curve balls.

Duration: 12:10
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Jul 3, 2007
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Physics of Baseball Educator Guide

There are an infinite number of examples an educator can use to show the properties of physics. Use this QUEST segment and Educator Guide to explore the physics behind baseball and see how one Bay Area teacher explains the connections.
112a_physicsofbaseball.pdf (376.7 KB)

 

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