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Throw a Hammer
Throw a hammer and observe how it rotates around its center of gravity as it flies along a parabolic trajectory. A cylindrical target is shown as a visual aid, which can be used for target practice as well.
Contributed by:
Sándor Kabai
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Sándor Kabai
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Throw a Hammer
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http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ThrowAHammer/
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Published: July 19, 2007
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