Researchers uncover aerodynamics of the best attributes of the common jump rope

(PhysOrg.com) — One of the cool things about science is, no matter where you are, it’s all around you, and sometimes all that’s needed is for someone to open their eyes to something that has always just been there. Take jumping rope for example. Jeffrey Aristoff and Howard Stone found themselves wondering one day if the mechanics of the whole operation had ever been studied and worked out.

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Researchers uncover aerodynamics of the best attributes of the common jump rope