Throw a Hammer

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Throw a hammer and observe how it rotates around its center of gravity as it flies along a parabolic trajectory. A cylindrical target is shown as a visual aid, which can be used for target practice as well.

Contributed by: Sándor Kabai (July 2007)
Open content licensed under CC BY-NC-SA


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