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The physics of “everesting” on a bicycle

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Martin Bier
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 92, 737–742 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0131679
Published: October 2024
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On viewing the Himalayas from the plains

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Vijay A. Singh, Arnav Singh
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 89, 589–595 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0003920
Published: June 2021
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How far can planes and birds fly?

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Sanjoy Mahajan
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 89, 339–341 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0003729
Published: April 2021
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Visualizing sound waves with schlieren optics

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Allen Crockett, Wolfgang Rueckner
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 86, 870–876 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.5042245
Published: November 2018
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Newton's theory of the atmospheric refraction of light

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Michael Nauenberg
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 85, 921–925 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.5009672
Published: December 2017
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Using Statcast to lift the discussion of projectile motion

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P. B. Siegel
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 85, 313–314 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4975302
Published: April 2017
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High-altitude free fall revised

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Jan Benacka
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 78, 616–619 (2010)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3298375
Published: June 2010
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The force, power, and energy of the 100 meter sprint

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O. Helene, M. T. Yamashita
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 78, 307–309 (2010)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3274162
Published: March 2010
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Analysis of standing sound waves using holographic interferometry

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Daniel A. Russell, David E. Parker, Russell S. Hughes
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 77, 678–682 (2009)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3147683
Published: August 2009
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Influence of a humidor on the aerodynamics of baseballs

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Edmund R. Meyer, John L. Bohn
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 76, 1015–1021 (2008)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2955796
Published: November 2008
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Wavefront sensor with Fresnel zone plates for use in an undergraduate laboratory

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Piotr Migdał, Piotr Fita, Czesław Radzewicz, Łukasz Mazurek
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 76, 229–235 (2008)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2820390
Published: March 2008
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The case of the oscillating party balloon: A simple toy experiment requiring a not-so-simple interpretation

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Amnon Yariv, Jacob Scheuer, Bruno Crosignani, Paolo Di Porto
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 75, 696–700 (2007)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2733684
Published: August 2007
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Altitude measurement for model rocketry

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David A. Caughey
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 75, 472–477 (2007)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2673110
Published: May 2007
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How Olympic records depend on location

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Ernie McFarland
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 54, 513–520 (1986)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.14583
Published: June 1986
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Effect of wind and altitude on record performance in foot races, pole vault, and long jump

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Cliff Frohlich
Journal: American Journal of Physics
Am. J. Phys. 53, 726–730 (1985)
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.14302
Published: August 1985
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