Mathletics

R117,74

* How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without running any faster?

* Why do high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop?

* What’s the best strategy for taking penalties in football?

* What statistical advantage do left-handed boxers have over their right-handed opponents?

* And did you know that gymnasts can experience stronger g-forces than roller-coaster designers are allowed to create?

John D. Barrow shows how maths can give us surprising and enlivening insights into the world of sports – essential reading for competitors, armchair enthusiasts and maths-lovers alike.

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ISBN

9781448182800

Number Of Pages

320

File Size

4.57 mb

Format

EPUB

Published

20-06-2013