The Physics of Pool

The game of pool may not be as relaxing as one may think. Rather than just aimlessly hitting the cue ball around a table covered in felt, there is a set of law governing the outcome of play. These laws are known as PHYSICS. Billiards is played by striking the cue ball with a cue stick. The cue ball then collides with the other balls on the table in hopes of propelling one or more balls (preferably not the cue ball) into one of the six pockets. Based on the type, angle, and momentum of the collision, the ball will respond accordingly. …