| The History & Physics of Baseball |
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| Goldstein & Kellar |
Bridge Program |
How Newton Hits a Homerun
Directions: Using the "How Newton
Hits a Homerun" slide show, answer the following questions:
1. In order to make solid contact with the ball, a batter must:
- Decide to hit within __________________
- Hit within ______________ of the flight path of the pitched ball.
- Make contact with the ball within _____________ of the time it is over
the plate.
- What makes the difference between a base hit and a homerun?
a.
b.
- Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
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1st Law of Motion |
2nd Law of Motion |
3rd Law of Motion |
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| Example |
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| Example in
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The Batter’s Power
The Batter’s Momentum
Speed Requirements for a Homerun
7. Speed of a hit ball depends on:
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b.
c.
- Hitting the "Sweet Spot"
9. The angle of collision between bat and ball:
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