Understanding the Physics of Throwing a Football

Understanding the Physics of Throwing a Football

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main physics principles that affect the flight of a football?

Magnetic fields and air resistance

Centripetal force and friction

Gyroscopic precession and parabolic motion

Thermal expansion and contraction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does gyroscopic precession contribute to a football's flight?

It increases the ball's weight

It stabilizes the ball's trajectory

It changes the ball's color

It decreases the ball's speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the handedness of a quarterback affect the football's trajectory?

It doesn't affect the trajectory

Right-handed throws curve right, left-handed throws curve left

Right-handed throws curve left, left-handed throws curve right

Both curve upwards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if a football is spun too fast?

It loses yardage

It changes direction

It travels further

It becomes heavier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the optimal launch angle for achieving maximum distance in a football throw?

30 degrees

45 degrees

60 degrees

90 degrees

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