Science of the Summer Olympics: The Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports by Stephanie Watson read online ebook TXT, PDF, EPUB
9781491481646 1491481641 A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers, and the goal-scoring kicks of soccer players. The Summer Olympics have started! But there's more than speed and skill involved in the athletes' medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds, and even in the protective gear used in the Olympics. Go behind the scenes to have a close look at how science is involved in your favorite Summer Olympic sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and soccer. Behind every jump, spin, and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Angular momentum is at work in a spin around a bar, and inertia is involved in somersaults. Newton's Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into account in their quest for the gold medal. Book jacket., Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out how science is involved in several popular Summer Olympic events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.
9781491481646 1491481641 A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers, and the goal-scoring kicks of soccer players. The Summer Olympics have started! But there's more than speed and skill involved in the athletes' medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds, and even in the protective gear used in the Olympics. Go behind the scenes to have a close look at how science is involved in your favorite Summer Olympic sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and soccer. Behind every jump, spin, and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Angular momentum is at work in a spin around a bar, and inertia is involved in somersaults. Newton's Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into account in their quest for the gold medal. Book jacket., Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out how science is involved in several popular Summer Olympic events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.