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Science of NHL Hockey: Work, Energy & Power

Science of NHL Hockey: Work, Energy & Power

The slapshot is one of the fastest projectiles in team sports. In order to generate a 100 mile-per-hour (160 kph) slapper, NHL players depend on three important physics concepts: work, energy and power. "Science of NHL Hockey" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Hockey League....

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Movement, National Hockey League, Motion, Brenden Morrow, Hockey, Kinetic, University of Maryland, NSDL, Slapshot, Ecology, Jim Gates, Puck, Ice, Law of Conservation, Rotation, Projectile, Cam, Physics, High Speed, Forestry and Agriculture, Shot, Power, Slap, Torque, Force, Digital, Conservation, Geoscience, Potential, Science, NHL, Projectile Motion, Phantom, Work, Camera, Education, Energy, Sports
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Video
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown

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