• Question: How does physics help sport ?

    Asked by dancer14 to Christopher, Dan, Mohan, Sarah on 15 Mar 2017.
    • Photo: Daniel Fovargue

      Daniel Fovargue answered on 15 Mar 2017:

      It allows us to understand the most fundamental parts of science. From there we can build up to more complex things like the biology, anatomy, and sports science.

      The friction between a runner’s shoe and the ground. The stresses on muscles and bones that cause damage. The aerodynamics of a swimmer’s suit. The flight path and curvature of footballs and golf balls. We need to understand physics, first, before we can even hope to understand these things.

    • Photo: Sarah De Vos

      Sarah De Vos answered on 15 Mar 2017:

      Physics can help in the development of materials (such as shoes), as has been previously suggested by some of my fellow scientists in answer to a similar question (about swimming I think).

    • Photo: Mohan K

      Mohan K answered on 15 Mar 2017:

      Looking at forces means looking at physics! Forces mean movement. Better understanding means better movement! yay!

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