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Physics Section A : Centre of Mass

Part 2: Centre of Gravity and Sports

Nowadays, knowledge of the centre of gravity of athletes or their sporting equipment is indispensable for high performance. Sports from snowboarding to the high jump or even the discus, all require the athlete to be aware of the implications of the centre of gravity of objects.

The following sites give some interesting information:

NOVA Science in the News

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