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10,600 Gallons Ice Hockey
Mass, Volume & Density
May 15, 2020
Scientists and ice technicians explain the science and math that goes into building and maintaining this surface through the long NHL season.
Hockey Goalie with Floating Numbers
Statistics & Averages
May 15, 2020
Being a top goalie in the NHL requires the key averages and statistics of goaltending.
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Islanders
Vectors
May 15, 2020
These pinpoint passes, requiring both magnitude and direction, are perfect examples of velocity vectors.
Obtuse Angle Hockey
Hockey Geometry
May 15, 2020
Geometry is used in hockey in every pass and shot the athletes make.
Ice Hockey Kinematics
The Science of NHL Hockey: Kinematics
May 15, 2020
Kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics, helps describe a player's movement across the ice by defining his position, velocity and acceleration.
Newton's Third Law
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
May 15, 2020
NHL players display a great mix of speed a strength which are great examples of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.
Bobsled
Building Faster & Safer Bobsleds
May 14, 2020
Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video.
Skiing with Flag in Background
Injury & Recovery
May 14, 2020
Regenerative engineering could one day reduce recovery time and get athletes back faster.
Slopestyle Skier
Nick Goepper & the Physics of Slopestyle Skiing
May 14, 2020
Olympian slopestyle skier Nick Goepper explains the physics behind the sport.
Figure Skating Pair Web
Olympic Movement & Robotic Design
May 14, 2020
The quadrocopter is a flying robotic device that has the ability to learn and improve its performance over time.
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