What is the max of weight in pounds that a NBA rim hold without breaking or causing backboard to shatter?
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I think it depends on the force exerted onto the rim.
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Get a smaller rim, something thats only 3" wider than the actual ball diameter, that way u get used to it and when u play in the usual basketball rim, swish is all youll ever hear.. It worked for me.. Just too short for NBA though,just played on the streets..
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The condition for max v is\n\ng = v^2/r\n\nSo vmax = sqrt(gr) = sqrt(42.1*9.81) = 20.4 m/s.\n\nThat's the speed at which accelaration due to gravity is just enough for the wheels to stay in contact with the road (and the reaction force from the road is zero).\nTo see why, read my answer to your earlier related question.
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It is never illegal to hit the backboard, only go over it. You can hit the backboard on a free throw, but if it doesn't hit the rim on your second/last shot it will automatically go to the other team.
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The rim's 10 feet, the top of the backboard's probably 15.
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OSHA (US Organization) sets the limit at 70 lbs (or 32Kg).  You must be a freakin gorilla if you sling around 260Kg (or 572lbs) at work.
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they can be any weight really. generally, when your that little, you use a -12 (12 ounces less than the length) - def not 34 oz- i play d1 softball and i use a -9 or a -10 end loaded... :)
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a basketball will bounce the highest of these objects because it is mad of a harder material whose material will retain its shape more readily than the others. also it has higher air pressure inside.
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>>Answer\nHi! \n\nAs far as I know, there are no differences in size. Both leagues use standard Spalding size 7 ball with 29.5" circumference, inflated at between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds pressure. The only difference may be in colour, since the NBA uses the ball that is full-orange, while the WNBA ball is orange-white. However, neither is stated in their respective official rules. \n\nI hope that answers your question. \n\n--- \n\nAfter receiving a follow-up question, I dug a little deeper and found this out: \n\nThe official WNBA rules state that (quote): \n\nThe ball should be an officially approved WNBA ball with a weight not less than 18 ounces nor more than 20 ounces. The circumference of the ball shall be within a maximum of 29 inches and a minimum of 28.5 inches. \n\n(unquote) \n\nThe NBA only states (quote) \n\nThe ball shall be an officially approved NBA ball between 7 1 /2 and 8 1 /2 pounds pressure. \n\n(unquote), \n\nwhile Spaulding advertises therir basketballs as "Official NBA full-size" at 29.5 inches. \n\nSo I guess I was wrong. My bad. \nSorry.<<
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Well rim is 10' off the ground, do the math!\nOh, and take into account that you have to palm the ball, so subtract about 10" or so from your pathetic little 7'6" reach, and there ya go.
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basketball. When you shoot the ball to make a basket, the force with which it is thrown, combats with gravity. This determines at what point the ball will start to fall towards the basket.
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5/8 in thick for the rim and 10 feet off the floor.
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This is absolutely true.  My high school basketball coach demonstrated this to us when the team was struggling with making free throws.  I wish I had a picture to show you to confirm this, but you'll have to take my word for it.\n\nNote:  This is true with a regular sized ball.  Actually, if you're good at math, you can prove this by measuring the diameter of a regulation sized rim and comparing it against the diameter of a basketball :)  \n\nLastly, there is one URL which also states similar belief that 2 basketballs can fit in the rim at the same time.  See source below.\n\nHope this helps!  :)
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is the scoring player 'dragging' the 73 newton defender? then the defender is a frictional load NOT a horizontal load\nALSO remeber what is dynamic and what is static?\nWhich is acceleration and which is velocity\nThat always give me the hardest part of these questions
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NBA and College – 94 feet long and 50 feet wide \nHigh School – 84 feet long and 50 feet wide \nJunior High – 74 feet long and 42 feet wide \n\nThe Foul Line: \n\nFor all courts the “foul line” distance is 15 feet from the foul line to the front of the backboard. This measurement is commonly confused as from the center of the basket and front of the rim. \n\nThe Key: \n\nStandard for all basketball courts, “the key” (sometimes called “the lane”) is 12 feet wide. Regulation courts have the backboard extending out 4 feet over the baseline into the key. A 6 foot arc (half circle) extends from the foul line away from the basket to complete the key. \n\nThe 3 Point Line (Arc): \n\nCollege and High School Basketball Courts – the 3 point arc is 19 feet 9 inches, with a straight line extending out 5 feet 3 inches (63 inches) from the baseline. Past those points the line extends 19 feet 9 inches from the center of the rim. \n\nNBA Basketball Courts – the 3 point arc is 22 feet to the center of the rim on the sides with a straight line extending out 16 feet 9 inches from the baseline. Past those points the line extends out 23 feet 9 inches from the center of the rim. \n\nThe Backboard and Rim: \n\nThe regulation distance from the ground to the top of the rim is 10 feet for all levels of play. Regulation backboards are 6 feet wide (72 inches) by 42 inches tall. All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches in diameter. The inner square on the backboard is 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall. \n\nAll line markings on the floor are 2 inches wide and can vary in color.
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A two piece ball like Pinnacle will go the distance.  Balls that spin will not go as far