[Tis' the season]

Leaf duty is my most-hated outdoor duty of the year.  You're never really done!  

[Curveballs]

Oftentimes referred to as the Magnus Effect.  

[CYO Sharpshooter Secrets]

Great analysis.  Personally, I'm all about fouls.  Some people have talent, everybody has five fouls.  Use what you have.  

[Guy in a pool]

I wonder what other goofy pictures we could take using refraction and other properties of light?

[When Pen Meets Paper]

My goodness, I'd have NEVER thought of how much physics there is in writing.  Just signed me name on a permission form -- now I feel exhausted!

[Call of Physics]

Very interesting analysis.  I wonder what the tank hat would accomplish... could you find out what the acceleration of the tank hat would be to the head with that added mass?  Even if the bullet doesn't penetrate, would it still be lethal due to whiplash?  Lots to ponder here...

[Some of the physics of baseball]

I am enjoying all the new stats during games.  Having some doubts about the pitch tracker, however.  If it's as accurate as they say it is, why don't they use it to call balls and strikes?  And if it's not, let's make it go away so there's less second-guessing of the umpires.  Personally, I like the variability of umpires and the ability of good pitchers to expand the strike zone, but it just seems so tacky when you see what the umpire is calling coupled with what the computer on every pitch.  Something there must be redundant!

[Always Causing a Raquet]

Sounds like you had a lot of fun as well!   

[Snowboard/Ski Jump Landings]

Great application of impulse and momentum to an intriguing situation.  Well done!  

[Gravity + Plants = A Necessary Combo]

I wonder how they grow plants in the International Space Station?

[Equestrian Physics]

Hmm...  I was watching a cartoon of Sofia the First as she was helping flying horses last night and was wondering why their feet still run when their wings are flapping.  Any ideas?

 

[pretty neat stuff]

Some cool ones.  I can't wait to try the sandwich bag and pencils tonight with my little ones!

[Adverse Weather's Effect on Soccer]

Do you notice a lack of energy in these games compared to less windy games as you have to expend more energy as you run?

[Wax: The key to snowboarding and skiing]

Are there differences in friction based on the type of wax you use?

[Star Wars]

Outstanding.  Any other issues with the cool space sci-fi movies?  There are tons to find!

[More on Tennis....Clay Courts!]

Great analysis on the effects of the tennis court surface!  

[Back to the Future]

Great question... although I'm a bit concerned about some of our drivers () adding a 3rd dimension of travel to worry about in their cars.  

[Apples and Buses]

AND..... it's almost apple pie season!  

[so much for that last blog post]

I figured it was probably my fault...  glad everyone was OK!     

[it's time to wear helmets while driving people!!!]

I wondered why my insurance rates jumped up last week...   be safe!

And of course, don't drink and derive.  

[The Physics of Ballin']

I think kateh516's tackle needs a bit more explanation...  

[What would happen if gravity pulled in the opposite direction?]

I'd trip a bunch of people on their way into the school and watch them float up if gravity worked in the opposite direction.  Don't worry, I've thought this through... I have a list!  

[Workplace Physics]

The physics of bussing.  I love it!

[Blog Numero Uno]

Sounds like a fun and challenging year ahead!

[First Post]

I'm all about the snack motivation piece myself.