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The first program in this series
takes a look at the physics of the pitch. There's
a lot of exciting physics to explore in the 60-feet-6-inch
path from the pitching rubber -- 10 inches above the
playing field -- to the batter standing at home plate.
The Pitch takes a look at gravity, air drag
and the Magnus force (three forces controlling trajectory
once the pitcher releases the ball) and how the pitcher
can use these forces to manipulate the path of the
ball.
Lesson Plans:
Drag Simulation Activity
The Magnus Force Activity
Pitch Trajectory Activity
Graphing Calculator Activity
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