
Physics Gets Physical
Whether the pole vault, sprint or trampoline, in most Olympic disciplines, the margin of error is down to a few fractions of a second or to a few millimeters. As well as intensive training, it is also thanks to the study of the physical laws at work and biomechanics that athletes can excel. We look at the Olympics through the lens of physics.
Whether the pole vault, sprint or trampoline, in most Olympic disciplines, the margin of error is down to a few fractions of a second or to a few millimeters. As well as intensive training, it is also thanks to the study of the physical laws at work and biomechanics that athletes can excel. We look at the Olympics through the lens of physics.
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The Strongest of Them All
Pole Vaulting: Overcoming Gravity
The Strongest of Them All
Pole Vaulting: Overcoming Gravity
The Mechanics of Strength
Sprinting and Newton's Law
The Mechanics of Strength
Sprinting and Newton's Law
The Mechanics of Strength
The Trampoline and Kinetic Energy
The Mechanics of Strength
The Trampoline and Kinetic Energy
The Mechanics of Strength
Windsurfing and Lift