National Science Foundation and NBC Learn Help Students Discover...

Courtesy NSF News  Wed, 12/09/2009 - 12:15

skater and NSF, NBC, Olympics logos.

Science and sport.

Have you ever wondered ...

  • How angular momentum helps one of the world's top ranked figure skaters Rachael Flatt achieve the perfect triple toe loop?

  • How elastic collision allows three-time Olympic hockey player Julie Chu convert a game-winning slapshot?

  • Or how Newton's Three Laws of Motion propel U.S. Olympic Trials silver medalist and short track speed skater J.R.

    Celski to the finish line?

These are just a few of the scientific...

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