Hunting: Prehistoric Spear Velocity

Authors

  • Cheryl Hurkett University of Leicester

Abstract

In this paper we outline a series of equations that describe a spear’s velocity profile, with respect to time, that is based on a simplified model of projectile launching techniques and drag forces.

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Hurkett, C. (2017). Hunting: Prehistoric Spear Velocity. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 1. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/695

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Vol. 1 (2013)

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