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Re: Re: fulcrum/lever - physics


Posted by: Major Dan (markj89@charter.net) on Wed May 29 10:05:47 2002


Ok, for what it's worth:
>
> "Linear movement forward will move the "axis" represented by the spine, and if the axis moves with the fulcrum (i.e. the bat), there is no rotational torque, period."
>
> That didn't sound "right".
>
> The spine is the axis of rotation, and represents the "fulcrum", and the bat is the "lever" that depends on the fulcrum for support. If the axis/fulcrum moves forward with the lever, no rotational force is realized.
> (ref: http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/section/lever_principleofthelever.asp).
>
> There we go; Scientifically correct.

Consider that Ichiro moves forward through his swing AND rotates into contact. It can be done....


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