What are the forces acting on a basketball?

What are the forces acting on a basketball?

A basketball approaches a hoop From the moment it leaves a player’s hand, the only forces acting on it are gravity (vertically downwards) and air resistance (opposing the direction of motion). Gravity causes the ball to accelerate downwards throughout its flight.

How high can you throw a basketball?

about 80 meters

What angle is a Mitre cut?

45° angle

What angle is a cross cut?

Angled cross-cuts are similar to square cuts, except that the miter gauge is set to an angle of up to 45 degrees before sliding the gauge and corresponding wood piece toward the blade to make the cut.

Is the jigsaw best for straight cuts or curves?

It’s easy to pick the wrong blade, especially for novice DIYers, because jigsaw blades come in dozens of widths, lengths, and tooth configurations. There are two general rules to keep in mind here: First, wider blades are best for making long, straight cuts, and narrow blades are better for cutting curves.

What type of stock should never be ripped on the table saw?

Round stock

What is a dado cut?

Dado cutting is the process of adding a groove to a board. In woodworking, dado cuts are commonly used to provide a slot to hold drawer bottoms or door panels. However, a dado groove can serve any function where a slot is needed in a board. The blades are added together to make the required width of the dado groove.

Why are dado blades illegal?

In many parts of the world dado blades are not illegal. The main reasons are because to use them the blade guard and riving knife have to be removed. These are two safety features that are essential for the safe use of a table saw.

Why is it called a dado?

In architecture, the dado is the lower part of a wall, below the dado rail and above the skirting board. The word is borrowed from Italian meaning “dice” or “cube”, and refers to “die”, an architectural term for the middle section of a pedestal or plinth.