Science of NFL Football: Torque & Center of Mass

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NBC's Lester Holt looks at how the physics concepts of torque and center of mass are applied in football by some of the games most massive players — the offensive linemen. "Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League.

Creator: NBC Learn
Last Updated: 7/8/2014

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