The physics of baseball
Grades: 9 10 11 12
ENC#: ENC-029199
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: 2002
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Subjects:
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Physical Science. Physics. Sports. |
Resource Type:
Literature; Resource materials for math or science.
Abstract:
This book, written for baseball enthusiasts, describes the physics principles involved in various aspects of the sport. Chapters explain the physics of pitching, batting, running, fielding, and throwing. One chapter explores how the physical characteristics of a baseball bat influence a player's hitting capability. Readers learn that hitting distance is related to the bat's weight and composition, as well as the location on the bat where the ball makes contact. The author also addresses the issue of corked bats. Graphs, diagrams, physics formulas, and technical notes support the text. (Author/JG)
Table of Contents:
List of figures
Preface
1. Models and their limitations
2. The flight of the baseball
The baseball, air resistance
Spin and the magnus coefficient
Distance of flight of a batted ball
Technical notes
3. The swing of the bat
A model of batting
Batter reaction time
Technical notes
4. Pitching
The pitcher's task
The curveball
The knuckleball
The hop of the fastball
Pitching with an illegally modified ball
Pitching in the wind and on high
The energetics of a thrown ball
Pitching tactics: high and tight, low and away
Left-handed and right-handed players
Technical note
5. Batting the ball
The bat-ball collision
The spin of the batted ball
Effects on the distance balls are hit
How far can a ball be hit?
The number of home runs
Technical notes
6. Properties of bats
The optimum bat weight
Hitting the ball perfectly
Aberrant bats: aluminum bats
Aberrant bats: corked bats
Technical notes
7. Running, fielding, and throwing
Running
Judging fly balls
Fielding ground balls, long and short hops
Throwing in the infield and outfield
Technical note
Index
Pricing Information:
 | Description: 1 text (paperback) | Cost: $12.95 | ISBN: 978-0-06-008436-3 | |
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Contributor(s):
| Author: Robert Kemp Adair. |
Specifications:
1 text (xvi, 169 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.)
Record Created: 02/18/2004 Last Modified: 04/18/2005
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