NASCAR may be the fastest way to learn about physics
August 9, 2019
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(THE CONVERSATION) There’s just something thrilling about traveling at high speeds. Throughout history people have always pushed themselves to go faster, whether on foot, on horseback, on a boat or on a bicycle.
Nearly every weekend, today’s speed lovers can live vicariously by watching their favorite NASCAR drivers race around the track at death-defying speeds.
Maybe it’s the excitement in the crowd or maybe it’s the constant threat of danger that draws people to the sport. Or may...
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