Physics of Sports
Physics of a Slapshot
We decided to find the physics of how to get the best Slapshot and how it works. The reason we did hockey was because Angus Brodour(i.e. Group member) plays hockey and was very familiar with the Slapshot. The reason we did the Slapshot specifically was because not only did it seem out of the norm compared to most groups but it had a unique type of swing unlike other sports with similar concepts. Also usually used to score on an opponents goal which would definitly make this something ideal to learn.
Physics Concepts:
Force- A strength or energy that attributes to the physical movement of another object. We used mv=ft to find the force of the hockey stick on the puck. We then got 224 newtons is transfored to 50 pounds of force.
Velocity-The speed of an object in any given direction. We used v=d/t to fid the velocity which was 26m/s. This was then converted to 58 mph.
Vertical Velocity- The rate an object goes upward due to gravity. We used vertical velocity=(9.8)(time). We then got 3.43 m/s
Gravity- A force which tries to pull two objects toward each other. 9.8 m/s is the pull of gravity.
Reflection
I think the video came out awesomely. We never really had any conflicts except what sport we would choose. What i really learned in this project is all about the sport of hockey. Learned a lot of ways the way you hit the puck can effect how fast the pucks move. I also learned a little bit of editing which i definitely hope to learn more of in the future. The only other problems are the fact that the puck wasn't always visible when filming which in turn made us have to film one shot 2-3 times. But no matter what we pulled through to make an awesome video.