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PHYSICS OF A FORWARD PASS

I HAVE LONG ASSUMED GYROSCOPIC ACTION was responsible for the stability of a football’s spiral pass. Well, it turns out yes and no, as described by Regina G. Barber, Rachel … Continue reading

February 11, 2024 · 2 Comments