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Analysis: Impulse-momentum

Newton's second law takes us into Dynamics. You might be surprised to find out what he actually said. It can help us understand our pub game.

Newton’s second law takes us into Dynamics.

You might be surprised to find out what he actually said – in Latin. But whatever the language it can help us understand our pub game.

Talking points

  • Why is it that professors of particle physics are not necessarily the most successful players of games such as billiards, pool and shove ha’penny?

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