The force of a baseball bat swing striking a ball is tremendous. The force is even greater when you consider Mike Trout hits the ball. We’re going to calculate the average force when Mike Trout blasts a line drive in the big leagues. I find it amazing how much force a human can generate through … Read more
I calculate the force that Zion Williamson’s vertical jump generates. This will showcase his unworldly athletic gift while weighing near 300 pounds. Zion weighs a massive 285 pounds according to most new’s outlets and is only 6’6″ tall. Yet, he remains agile and fast like a 200-pound player. Imagine Michael Jordan trapped inside the body … Read more
Usain Bolt ran the 100-meter dash, reaching a speed of 27.8 mph at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. But, what’s the average human running speed? To investigate, let’s first focus on Usain. Usain’s top speed was faster than the average car speed in some California cities. The following are car speeds in several California … Read more