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The Peculiar Physics Of The Wiffle Ball
FromShort Wave
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Shall we play a game - of Wiffle ball? Invented in 1953, this lightweight alternative to a baseball is perfectly suited for back yard romping. Today we explain why the design of the Wiffle ball guarantees that you don't need a strong arm to throw a variety of pitches. More about Jenn Stroud Rossman's work on Wiffle Balls here:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/09/wiffle-ball-physics/539982/
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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