Physics, Figure Skating, and Sports Injuries

An investigation into the physics behind figure skating and sports safety.   By Aishwarya Manoj The year is 2018, and Olympic figure skater Nathan Chen has just set an Olympic record by completing five quadruple jumps at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Skating fans are thrilled by the recent developments in the sport, but many begin to …

Athletes on the Physics Behind Jumping

By Ellie Chen Jumping is an essential component in many sports. Some sports are solely based on how high or far an athlete can jump, and other sports rely on jumping to help athletes gain a better position than their opponents. But how does physics play into jumping? And how can student athletes use physics …