The surprising new physics of squeaky basketball shoes

Scientific American Short 27 days ago

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The Knicks aren't the only ones making basketball history this season: Scientists have revealed brand-new physics behind the "stick-slip phenomenon" that makes basketball sneakers so squeaky. These new findings may help us better understand other instances of stick-slip physics, from vibrating violin strings to rumbling earthquakes. Learn more at the link in our bio.

Host: Tom Lum

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