Basic Physics of Rowing 1. Propulsion 2. Resistance 3. Kinetic Energy 4. Centre of Mass 5. Speed Variation 6. Balance 7. Levers 8. Gearing 9. Appendix: Newton's Laws of Motion 1. Propulsion A boat accelerates through the action/reaction principle (Newton's 3rd Law). You move water one way with your oar, the boat moves the other way. The momentum (=mass x velocity) you put into the water will be equal and opposite to the momentum acquired by the boat. Consider a boat before and after …showed first 75 words of 3279 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3279 total…buttons out 3 cm. "h Dynamics Forces in the Rowing Motion (Virginia Tech) "h Rigging Charts (Triton RC, NL, based on tables in Steven Redgrave's Complete Book of Rowing) "h Back to Contents Appendix: Newton's Laws of Motion 1. A body continues in a state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external Force 2. The rate of change of momentum is proportional to the Force applied 3. Every Action has an equal and opposite Reaction