I am looking for information in regards to running in general as well
as treadmills with regard to the physics involved... not physical
attributes involved... For more than 12 hours, I have sifted through
many sites using various search engines and have come up with very
little unique and scholarly information. Specifically, I am looking
for a comprehensive, scholarly list of resources and explanations of
each (why I should look there) to use in a project about the physics
of running and treadmills!
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Clarification of Question by
rosslumsden-ga
on
17 Apr 2004 12:59 PDT
I need this answer in order to complete the project BY FRIDAY April
23rd, 2004 at midnight pacific time. I appreciate your speed and
comprehensive answer in advance ; )
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Request for Question Clarification by
mathtalk-ga
on
17 Apr 2004 21:06 PDT
Hi, rosslumsden-ga:
Is the biophysical component of the physiology of running the sort of
information you are looking for? For example, an explanation of the
inefficiency of running as opposed to walking?
The phrase "explanations of each (why I should look there)" could use
some amplification. If you are looking for studies on the physics of
running, and a journal contains such articles, does that explain why
one should look there?
regards, mathtalk-ga
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Clarification of Question by
rosslumsden-ga
on
18 Apr 2004 09:59 PDT
I do not want information about the biophysical aspects of running. I
want information about the actual physics (forces, acceleration,
velocity, etc.) having to do with running. Also information on how,
using physics, the treadmill was created/functions (how it works!)
... Solely using physics such as forces, acceleration, velocity, etc.
again.
As for explanations, I only put that clause in so that the resources
will be scholarly (and not just a bunch of links without any real
information). Science projects I am ok with. Someone's personal site
with conjecture not backed up with real science I am not ok with.
I thank you for your time and effort.
--Rosslumsden
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Request for Question Clarification by
mathtalk-ga
on
18 Apr 2004 21:14 PDT
Hi, rosslumsden-ga:
How about information about the (range of) force with which a foot
strikes the pavement (or the treadmill) while running? Or, say, the
acceleration of a runner in the 100 yard dash?
May one assume that you are solely interested in (the physics of) how
humans run (as opposed to horses, for example, or other animals)?
regards, mathtalk-ga
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Clarification of Question by
rosslumsden-ga
on
19 Apr 2004 07:35 PDT
Hey mathtalk!
Indeed I am focusing on the human aspect for the physics. I don't
mind if some of the information focuses on the 100 yard dash but that
can't be the entire focus and also must be applicable to running in
general as well! Basically, my physics teacher gave me the assignment
of writing a paper on the physics involved in running and on a
treadmill. Good luck and thanks in advance!
--rosslumsden
fyi if it's an article by danny dreyer, I have that referenced already
through various engines/sites :) (that appears to be the most popular
and commonplace match)
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