In this option, students investigate the physics of ball sports using mechanics concepts including Newton’s laws of motion. Students observe and analyse motion in one and two dimensions, study associated collisions and explore the factors that maximise the projection of the ball in various sports. Students may explore ideas in a selected sport of interest or may choose a range of ball sports to investigate.
On completion of this unit, the student should be able to apply concepts of linear, rotational and fluid mechanics to explain movement in ball sports.
Part of NCSSM Online Physics Collection: This video deals with kinetic and static friction forces.
A description of friction, the coefficient of friction and friction on an inclined plane. Also covers slides or topples criteria.