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Science of the Winter Olympics - Slapshot (Hockey)
One of the most popular team sports in the Winter Olympics is hockey. More than just a physical game, for scientists, it's a showcase for physics on ice--especially when it comes to the slapshot. Three-time Olympian Julie Chu, Thomas...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics: Slapshot Physics
One of the most popular team sports in the Winter Olympics is hockey. More than just a physical game, for scientists, it's a showcase for physics on ice - especially when it comes to the slapshot. Three-time Olympian Julie Chu, Thomas...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Nhl Hockey: Work, Energy & Power
In order to generate a 100 mile-per-hour (160 kph) slapper, NHL players depend on three important physics concepts: work, energy and power. [5:15]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics: Slapshot Physics
One of the most popular team sports in the Winter Olympics is hockey. More than just a physical game, for scientists, it's a showcase for physics on ice - especially when it comes to the slapshot. An Olympian and two scientists break...