Hammer throw

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Hammer throw?7.26 kilograms (16 lb)
2. What is the sport discipline?Track and field, one of the four throwing events
3. What is the hammer ball material?Typically brass or steel
4. How do people throw the hammer?They spin in a circle, usually doing three or four turns, then release the hammer at about a 40‑45 degree angle to send it flying.
5. Why do hammer throwers spin in a circle?Spinning builds centrifugal force that speeds up the hammer, giving it more distance when it is released.

Rotational Dynamics: The study of how objects move and rotate under the influence of forces.
Centripetal Force: The force that keeps an object moving in a circular path, directed towards the center.
Projectile Motion: The motion of an object thrown or projected into the air, subject to gravity and air resistance.