The puck is a black, opaque solid. The puck is hard and doesn't lose it's shape when it is struck. The average weight for a puck is 160g.
Important tidbit: Did you know that the officials of the NHL freeze the puck before the game begins?
The frozen puck serves to simulate the sliding of ice on ice.
More information on the movement of the puck after we discus momentum
Important tidbit: Did you know that the officials of the NHL freeze the puck before the game begins?
The frozen puck serves to simulate the sliding of ice on ice.
More information on the movement of the puck after we discus momentum
The Sliding of the Puck
This flat disc of vulcanized rubber is called a puck (diagram).The puck's mass range from 158 to 163 g.
The puck is the ideal "ball" for the game of hockey because of its characteristics. It is a solid that is flat black and can be seen clearly on the ice. Next, the puck slides as on its flat side(s) without bounce and erratic shifts in movement; that is why players can handle the puck easily. One disadvantage of the puck is the dangerous speed it can reach when it is shot-- protection wear is a must to absorb the impact of a speedy puck.
This flat disc of vulcanized rubber is called a puck (diagram).The puck's mass range from 158 to 163 g.
The puck is the ideal "ball" for the game of hockey because of its characteristics. It is a solid that is flat black and can be seen clearly on the ice. Next, the puck slides as on its flat side(s) without bounce and erratic shifts in movement; that is why players can handle the puck easily. One disadvantage of the puck is the dangerous speed it can reach when it is shot-- protection wear is a must to absorb the impact of a speedy puck.
