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Title:

Science of Baseball

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: Exploratorium provides this web site that explores the science of baseball through shockwave activities. The lab exercises and articles enhance different aspects of the subject. Some pages include video clips in real video format. The page also includes activities such as throwing a curveball, finding the 'sweet spot,' the bounce of the ball and the force of a bat handle. Additional links are included and provide information on Louisville Slugger, The National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. This is a nice resource for students interested in the physics of our Nation's past time.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Recreation. Leisure -- Recreation. Leisure -- Sports -- Ball games -- Baseball
Science -- Physics -- Descriptive and experimental mechanics -- Dynamics. Motion
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics

Key Concept:

Physics -- Motion
Physics -- Newton's laws and Newtonian mechanics

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material -- Demonstration

Format:

Video -- HTML5
Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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