The Most Burly Hurls

The Most Burly Hurls

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Physics, Science, Physical Ed, Engineering, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial discusses the Olympic throwing events: hammer throw, javelin, discus, and shot put. It explains the weight of each implement and highlights the redesign of the javelin in the 1980s due to athletes throwing it too far. The tutorial then compares the energy of each throw, concluding that the hammer throw generates the most energy, enough to power a 50-watt light bulb for a minute, while the javelin generates the least energy.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Compare the energy output of the javelin, discus, shot put, and hammer throw.

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Which throwing implement has the most energy when thrown, and how long can it power a light bulb?

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