PH2010 Sophomore Seminar Fall Semester 2005
The Physics of Frisbee
Mike Isaac and Nick Weinmann
This presentation explores the physics behind the Frisbee. It illustrates the basic Newtonian laws of physics, both linear and rotational, as well as certain concepts of fluid dynamics that are key to the flight of a Frisbee. It also covers the two current explanations behind the phenomenon of lift.
A full power point version is available
here.
Bibliography:
www.ultimatehandbook.com/Webpages/Beginner/physics.html
mae.engr.ucdavis.edu/~biosport/frisbee/frisbee.html
inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa980218.htm
mae.engr.ucdavis.edu/~biosport/frisbee/frisbee.html
Hummel , Frisbee Flight and Throw Biomechanics (1997).