Museum of Science and Industry

The 15-foot jump shot or Hail Mary pass won't look the same after you try this experiment in projectile motion. Both athletes and scientists predict trajectories based on a projectile's initial angle and velocity. Can you fire a tennis ball 45 feet across Allstate Court and into the net? Prepare with All-Star Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose as he provides some virtual coaching on achieving the perfect parabola. Then set your parameters and ready, set, launch!