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Anatomy of a Home Run (web only)

Video on Jul 06, 2007 by Craig Rosa from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Physics, Video

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When you look at the physical breakdown of a home run, it's hard to believe it can ever happen.

In fact some noted physicists have said that, on paper, hitting a home run is impossible. Let's look at what it takes.

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