The Physics of Trapeze

This is a physics project that explains, quite simply, the basics behind the trapeze.

•   Introduction

•   Investigation 1: Engery changes in the swing?

•   Investigation 2: How can you change your swing?

•   Investigation 3: The Swinging Trapeze

•   Investigation 4: Timing for a catch

•   Investigation 5: Dismounting

•   Investigation 6: Advanced swinging - how and why

•   Investigation 7: Using momentum to help the unsupple

•   Investigation 8: Forces on the catcher

•   Investigation 9: The safety lines

•   Rotating Systems: Information sheet

•   Investigation 10: Somersaulting and twisting

•   Reference Sources/Bibliography

A big thanks goes out to A. Pilgrim of Red Hands Flying Trapeze for this great content!