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Exploring the intersection of math, physics, and sports, this book reveals surprising insights into athletic performance. It poses intriguing questions about records, reaction times, and strategic advantages in various sports. Through engaging examples, readers discover how factors like birth dates and lane choices impact success, and how posture can enhance balance. With clear explanations and humor, it appeals to both sports fans and math enthusiasts, making complex concepts accessible and entertaining.
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Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things about the World of Sports, John D. Barrow
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things about the World of Sports
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John D. Barrow
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780393063417
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of math, physics, and sports, this book reveals surprising insights into athletic performance. It poses intriguing questions about records, reaction times, and strategic advantages in various sports. Through engaging examples, readers discover how factors like birth dates and lane choices impact success, and how posture can enhance balance. With clear explanations and humor, it appeals to both sports fans and math enthusiasts, making complex concepts accessible and entertaining.