Dr. Dave and famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discuss bowling physics, technology, and strategy as part of a recent StarTalk Sports Edition podcast with comedian Chuck Nice and past pro soccer player Gary O’Reilly. This shortened and edited version of the podcast includes excerpts from the podcast, supplemented by illustrations and video demonstrations of the things being discussed. Interesting pool analogy examples are also provided.
The full podcast can be found here:
– StarTalk podcast full-video version (50:51): https://youtu.be/I-dtjuHs4xM
– StarTalk podcast audio-only version (55:03): https://www.startalkradio.net/show/equations-in-motion-bowling-with-dave-alciatore/
Content:
0:00 – Intro
1:15 – Misspent Youth
1:55 – Oily Lanes
3:28 – Euler Gyroscopic Effects
5:14 – Ball Technology
5:45 – Curve Ball
7:33 – Entry Angle
8:50 – Momentum
9:33 – Reading the Lanes
13:14 – Perfect Game
14:26 – Aiming Accuracy
16:11 – Bowling Revolution
16:49 – Wrap Up
Supporting Resources:
– past SportsTalk podcast dealing with billiard physics: https://youtu.be/N1SmW7-mdws
– Dr. Dave’s billiards website: https://billiards.colostate.edu/
– Dr. Dave’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveBilliards
– Dr. Dave’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrDaveBilliards
– Dr. Dave’s bowling demonstration videos: https://video-demos.colostate.edu/mechanics/dynamics/
– Dr. Dave’s bowling physics in super slow motion: https://high-speed-video.colostate.edu/sports/
Sources of Video Clips and Images Used:
– Veritasium’s “How Hidden Technology Transformed Bowling” video: https://youtu.be/aFPJf-wKTd0
– USBC Bowling Ball Motion Study: http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/BallMotionASQ.pdf
– USBC Pin Carry Study 2009 Expo Presentation: https://bowl.com/uploadedFiles/Equipment_Specs/Information/pinCarryStudy(1).pdf
– Real World Physics Problems: https://www.real-world-physics-problems.com/physics-of-bowling.html
– Popular Science’s “The insides of pro bowling balls will make your head spin:” https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/bowling-ball-insides-photos/
– Typical League Oil Pattern: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20190112_Typical_house_shot_oil_pattern_on_bowling_lane.png
– “Pin Action: Why do you leave the ringing 10-pin?” video: https://youtu.be/tylKw_CIR-o
– “PBA Televised 300 Game #21: Jason Belmonte” video: https://youtu.be/twVw99z751c
– “Wiping The Ball Off Vs. Not Wiping The Ball Off” video: https://youtu.be/lV1rpFvlbGY
– “Bowling Spare Shooting 101. How to Make Your Spares Like the Pros!” video: https://youtu.be/kK8Swvlgh6k
– “Bowling Kids Party” video: https://youtu.be/l1Dz12fxQzQ
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