The Physics of Pool

The objective of this lesson is to illustrate how a common everyday experience (such as playing pool) can often provide a learning moment. In the example chosen, we use the game of pool to help explain some key concepts of physics. One of these concepts is the conservation of linear momentum since conservation laws play an extremely important role in many aspects of physics. The idea that a certain property of a system is maintained before and after something happens is quite central to many principles in physics and in the pool example, we concentrate on the conservation of linear momentum. The latter half of the video looks at angular momentum and friction, examining why certain objects roll, as opposed to slide. We do this by looking at how striking a ball with a cue stick at different locations produces different effects. Though not required, students who have been exposed to some physics would benefit most from this video. In mathematically rigorous classes, students can concentrate on the details of vectors and conservation of linear momentum. No materials are required for this lesson, and it can be completed easily within a class period.
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[@bsdiceman]

thanks for talking about the physics of pool. I am interested in continuing this disscussion.

[@Darkskindiplo]

This video is awesome. Huge respect!

[@godjhaka7376]

How is it awesome? So many lies and bad knowledge in this video. But you probably know nothing about pool and "trying" to learn from people who don't know much. They remind me of new college fresh meat who are good at math and physics , but not pool by any means .

[@biancademelodeoliveira9379]

Awesome!!!

[@MrShika666]

really good job , but i wanted to find the physics that happens when we break the balls at first

[@godjhaka7376]

Dude is too nice, that break was trash. Lot of ties up balls. When I break, I use so much force the cue ball pops up over 5" in the air and comes back down smacking the table hard. Everyone in the hall hears turns to look as they know that's was a monster break they heard. No balls are tied and they scattered everywhere.
No need for physics. Go hit the balls , learn to break, and where to hit them .
Also dependent how you rack, how tight the rack etc. They just threw balls in a rack and hit, didn't check how tight it is and that pattern of balls I. The rack is terrible.

[@Dane3p]

LOL 0:49 Sec in you can tell the replies are written because the presenters mouth is matching what he's guest is saying hah Like a ventriloquist.

[@sanjeen2503]

Keen observer!

[@godjhaka7376]

Of course it's written, it's not like they are professionals of talking/communicating or look or anything.

[@rtarbinar]

i noticed Jose kept potting balls, and realized he would eventually run out :D

[@brianlittle717]

You linear momentum explanation is ignoring friction. And if either of the balls spin, that affects the friction even more. And some of the energy is transferred into the sound so there are other factors at play.

[@backyardbilliards101]

That's about 30 minutes of my life I can't get back thank you very. I've seen girls played their pool.lol.

[@FIVE-0-APOCALYPTO]

What is Wrong with the video?