Scientists Investigate Squeaking Sound of Sneakers on Basketball Courts

A scientist, Adel Djellouli, became interested in the persistent squeaking noise of sneakers on the court while watching a Boston Celtics NBA game at TD Garden, leading to scientific investigation into the phenomenon.

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The IndependentMostly Factual164d ago

Researchers discover the complex reason basketball shoes are so squeaky

‘Friction is one of the oldest and most intricate problems in physics,’ yet ‘it is difficult to predict and control’

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Naučnike zainteresovalo škripanje patika na parketu, evo šta su otkrili

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Scientists Investigate Squeaking Sound of Sneakers on Basketball Courts

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Researchers discover the complex reason basketball shoes are so squeaky

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Naučnike zainteresovalo škripanje patika na parketu, evo šta su otkrili

Researchers discover the complex reason basketball shoes are so squeaky

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