Whether you’re teeing off or tapping in, Newton’s First and Second Laws are always present at the point of impact for a golf ball. Jim Hubbell, a USGA research engineer, explains how these two laws of motion affect the acceleration force of a golf ball. Visit www.NBCLearn.com for more.

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