Measuring the Softness of an Athletic Surface.

Brody, Howard

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ERIC Number: EJ453586

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Publication Date: 1992

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Measuring the Softness of an Athletic Surface.

Brody, Howard

Physics Teacher, v30 n1 p28-31 Jan 1992

Uses the context of sports surfaces to discuss the qualities of a surface that will produce a shock-absorbing effect. Discusses experiments to measure the shock-absorbing properties from two theoretical perspectives. Describes necessary equipment for the experiments. (MDH)

Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Force, High Schools, Higher Education, Kinetics, Measurement, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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