1st blog of Da Kine Second Semester.

When I was in Las Vegas this past summer I learned about static electricity. Everywhere in Las Vegas including the Hotel rooms is very dry. Since it is so dry static electricity builds up easily on many surfaces including our bodies. Jumping on the bedding with my socks on produced a static electricity charge through friction. After we finished jumping all over the bed I walked over to the sink and experienced static shock first hand. (pun intended) My whole hand felt a jolt as electrons flowed from my dry skin into the metal sink. Although it was surprising it was a total rush!! Static electricity is fun!!!

Blog something. LAST BLOG OF SEMESTER 1!!!

Surfing requires torque. I use torque all the time when I surf. In this picture I am doing some sort of a snap on the lip of the wave. To pull off this move I need to spin my board around almost 180 degrees. This is possible by doing work with my arms, torso, and legs to create a torque on my board and body. The resulting action is the completed snap. If I did not apply enough torque I would ot finish the turn and probably fall off my board like a kook. (which happens often) Thankfully physics helps me out everytime I grab my board to get some waves!