The Mathematics of Projectiles in Sport

Neville de Mestre (Author)

9780521398572, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 19 April 1990

188 pages
22.9 x 15.3 x 1.2 cm, 0.28 kg

"...an interesting book that presents some difficult material in a terse but readable style." Richard C. Roberts, Journal of College Science Teaching

The mathematical theory underlying many sporting activities is of considerable interest to both applied mathematicians and sporting enthusiasts alike. Here Professor de Mestre presents a rigorous account of the techniques applied to the motion of projectiles. This equips the reader for the final section of the book in which an enlightening collection of sporting applications is considered, ranging from soccer to table-tennis and high-jump to frisbees. The presentation should be accessible to most undergraduate science students and provides an ideal setting for the development of mathematical modelling techniques.

Preface
1. Motion under gravity alone
2. Motion in a linear resisting medium
3. Motion in a non-linear resisting medium
4. The basic equations and their numerical solution
5. Small drag or small gravity
6. Corrections due to other effects
7. Spin effects
8. Projectiles in sport and recreation
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Applied mathematics [PBW]