A1_3 Breaking the Broom

Authors

  • Louise Weightman University of Leicester
  • Sam Farr University of Leicester
  • Muhammad Zaryab Syed University of Leicester
  • Henry Dakin University of Leicester

Abstract

In this paper we have examined the forces that act on the broomstick in the children's book 'Room on the Broom'. We have calculated the maximum weight on a maple wood broomstick to be 83.33 kg. The ideal strength to support the witch and her friends was calculated to be 57 MPa.

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Published

17-12-2021

How to Cite

Weightman, L., Farr, S., Syed, M. Z., & Dakin, H. (2021). A1_3 Breaking the Broom. Physics Special Topics, 20(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/3926

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2021): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles