The Physics of Bowling
Abstract
Did you know that the sport of bowling entirely involves physics? Well if you didn't know that, you should read this blog post about the physics incorporated into everybody's favorite sport to play at night on the weekend.
Bowling is a simple sport. First, grab a bowling ball with a weight that you're able to carry. Then, you approach the lane and aim your roll so you don’t miss the pins. Next, you roll the ball with force and accuracy. Last but not least, you hope that the force, speed and inertia applied on the ball knocks all the pins over.
Here are some scenarios in which physics is present in bowling. First, a bowling ball will slow down as it’s going down the lane due to the friction present between the ball and floor. To add on, bowling involves both somewhat elastic and inelastic collisions. Bowling also involves the conservation of momentum within the ball and pins. Moreover, Newton's Three Laws are very much a part of bowling physics. Lastly, inertia plays a great role in the way bowling is, as there's inertia in both the ball and pins.
The sport of bowling is all about physics. To learn more about it, read my paper and view my slides to gain a better sense to how your knowledge of physics can change your viewpoint on the sport.
Nice post, Jude! The introduction to your abstract is really interesting and makes me want to learn more about the physics in bowling. Also, you did a great job of explaining the physics principles in terms that everyone can understand. Also, the diagram in your Google Drawing is very unique. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHey Jude! Your abstract is great, and the part with the friction causing the ball to slow down is interesting. However, you have made the slides and paper inaccessible to others. Please open it to the public so we can see your hard work. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice! I am not the best at bowling, but now that I know these physics, I think I can roll strike with good force and accuracy!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome presentation. Really learned a lot about the physics of bowling. Super interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis project on bowling is full of concepts we learned throughout the year. Its interesting to learn about how what we learned in class is applied to a past time I use to take part in all the time. You did a good job explaining so many concepts on one presentation.
ReplyDeleteBowling is one of my favorite pastimes so its great to see how physics applies to such hobby! Maybe you can apply physics to get better at bowling too! Great job!!
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