Physics of the Circus

Acrobatics

The Flying Trapeze

Juggling

The Tight Rope

Whether the perfromers realize it or not, every move they make requires physics.

This website has been designed in order to discuss the physics involved in several thrilling circus acts.

Please click on each of the links to the left in order to explore the four different physics aspects of the circus that we have researched.

Project designed by: Susan Cleveland, Lauren Gaudio, Sara Saporta, and Bashar Staitieh.

Enjoy!