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John D. Barrow
Mathletics

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* How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without running any faster?
* Why do high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop?
* What”s the best strategy for taking penalties in football?
* What statistical advantage do left-handed boxers have over their right-handed opponents?
* And did you know that gymnasts can experience stronger g-forces than roller-coaster designers are allowed to create?
John D. Barrow shows how maths can give us surprising and enlivening insights into the world of sports – essential reading for competitors, armchair enthusiasts and maths-lovers alike.

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Formato EPUB ● Pagine 320 ● ISBN 9781448182800 ● Casa editrice Random House ● Pubblicato 2013 ● Scaricabile 6 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 5890576 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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