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Pool Table Physics with Dr. Dave Alciatore

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How to Get a Static Ball Airborne by Using a Jump Shot

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Coreolus discovered that all paths on the table are parabot parabolic, just like the shape of a reflector and an a headlight. He also found out that a straight line describes the final line. The resting point in the cloth is where you aim your cue to make sure it hits the ball at the right angle. And when people do something they must say 'i owe me some money' - so i can win back what I've lost by doing this shot.

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