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Science of NFL Football: Torque & Center of Mass

Science of NFL Football: Torque & Center of Mass

NBC's Lester Holt looks at how the physics concepts of torque and center of mass are applied in football by some of the games most massive players � the offensive linemen. "Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League.

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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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