The Physics of a Slap Shot: Force, Flex, and Puck Speed

~60 min · 15 stations

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Conductor

The Conductor

All aboard the energy express! We are tracking the physics of the slap shot, from the initial wind-up to the final release of kinetic energy. Mind the gap as we accelerate through the mechanics.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Define kinetic energy transfer

Station 01: Energy Transfer in Hockey▶

• Identify Newton laws in motion

Station 02: Force and Newton Laws▶

• Analyze friction impacts

Station 03: The Role of Friction▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Explain stick flex properties

Station 04: Understanding Stick Flex▶

• Describe potential energy storage

Station 05: Potential Energy Storage▶

• Calculate torque application

Station 06: Leverage and Torque▶

• Evaluate momentum change

Station 07: Momentum and Impact▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Describe the loading phase

Station 08: The Mechanics of Loading▶

• Analyze shaft recoil effects

Station 09: Shaft Recoil Dynamics▶

• Evaluate blade contact angles

Station 10: Blade Contact Geometry▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Maximize puck velocity output

Station 11: Optimizing Puck Velocity▶

• Improve energy efficiency

Station 12: Efficiency in Motion▶

• Select optimal equipment

Station 13: Equipment Selection Science▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Synthesize physics principles

Station 14: Integrated Shot Analysis▶

• Predict future innovations

Station 15: Future of Hockey Physics▶

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