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Javelin
A javelin is a light metal tipped spear that is thrown by hand as a ranged weapon. It may also refer to an athletic competition where a spear is thrown after a short run. The spear should land point-first.
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Why did they use carbon fiber for the Javelin?
Carbon fiber is used for the Javelin because it is strong, lightweight, and has excellent stiffness properties. This makes the Javelin easier to handle and throw long distances while maintaining accuracy. Additionally, carbon fiber is durable and can withstand the stress of repeated throws without deformation.
Does throwing a javelin higher help it go further?
No. Mathematically, to obtain the greatest range for any projectile (which includes the javelin), it must be thrown at 45 degrees to the horizontal. The thrower should therefore aim to deliver as close to this ideal as possible.
Why does javelin have a pointy bit in the front?
So it can pierce into the grass after u throw it. And that will determine your score
Is there an optimal angle to throw a javelin?
Throwing a javelin at the optimal angle.
Throwing a javeline at the optimal angle is throwing a javelin at the angle which the air flows efficiently
around the javeline.The center of pressure is the aerodynamic force of drag and lift on the javelin.before
the 1986 change in javelins , some of the best throwers in the world would throw the javelin with as little as
30 degree angle but greater speed because they were able to hold onto the javelin for longer , producing
more force . Good throwers still use this method but the most commen method is releasing the javelin at
about a 40 degree angles,causing a longer flight for the javelin.
Which city was Jan Zelenzy's record in javelin made?
Jan Zelenzy's world record javelin throw of 98.48 m was thrown in Jena, Germany at the World Track and Field Championships.
Did you hear about the javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter on that?
Did you hear about the javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter when the tip of his javelin got stuck in the dirt.
Who was the first person to throw a javelin?
Javelins are thought to be 400,00 years old having been found in some underground caves in Germany. The ancient Greeks used spear like weapons as a hunting device. The Romans used the Javelin and a weapon of war in the 3rd. Century BC
What is the objective of the javelin event?
The objective of Javelin is to throw the javelin over the greatest possible distance.
Who invented the javelin throw?
The javelin throw is believed to have originated in ancient Greece. It was part of the Olympic Games and was not attributed to a specific individual inventor, but rather to the history and culture of the ancient Greeks.
right ppl wht u gotta do is run around on the field and wait for the javelin to hit u in ur foot or head bmt u would rele loveee being a javelin umpire so go ahead and try
