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NASCAR may be the fastest way to learn about physics

  • Written by Christine Helms, Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Richmond
The laws of physics are on display at the Daytona International Speedway.Action Sports Photography/Shutterstock.com

There’s just something thrilling about traveling at high speeds. Throughout history people have always pushed themselves to go faster, whether on foot, on horseback, on a boat or on a bicycle.

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