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A spreadsheet model for soccer ball flight mechanics simulation
Author(s) -
Spathopoulos Vassilios M.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.20331
Subject(s) - ball (mathematics) , popularity , computer science , simulation , mathematics , psychology , social psychology , mathematical analysis
A mathematical model implemented in a spreadsheet environment is presented for a soccer ball in flight. The simulation is used as part of a project designed to introduce students to basic concepts in the field of flight mechanics. Results are presented for a free kick under various conditions and are consistent to previous studies and to the physical principles governing soccer ball motion in the air. It is concluded that a relatively simple model can be used in order to simulate key aspects of a game of great popularity thus providing students with increased motivation. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 19: 508–513, 2011