The Mathematics of a Skateboard’s “Pop”
Objective :
Students will explore how skateboard designers can measure for “pop,” a term used to describe a board’s return energy.
Guiding Questions :
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Resources :
Video : Designing Stronger Skateboards
It's pretty common for skateboards to break. So Tim Piumarta makes skateboards that "last a ridiculously long time." He has to understand everything from force and kinetic energy to measurement and algebra in order to make extremely strong, long-lasting boards.
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