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Ballpark physics at Yankee Stadium

By Physics Today on May 20, 2009 9:22 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
NPR: Is the new Yankee Stadium boosting home run totals? The shape of the ballpark and the physics of the wind movement near the stadium may explain some surprising statistics from the first few games. An engineer and physicist discuss why so many balls are flying out of the park.
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