Tie Goes to the Runner: The Physics and Psychology of a Close Play

• David J. Starling ^[2] ; Sarah J. Starling ^[1]
  1. [1] DeSales University

     DeSales University

     Borough of Coopersburg, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Penn State Hazleton
• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 55, Nº. 4, 2017, págs. 200-203
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Since physics is often a service course for college students, it is important to incorporate everyday examples in the curriculum that inspire students of diverse backgrounds and interests. In this regard, baseball has been a workhorse for the physics classroom for a long time, taking the form of demonstrations and example problems. Here, we discuss how baseball can help bridge the physical and social sciences in an introductory physics course by analyzing a close play at first base.