How Stuff Works: Boomerang - http://www.howstuffworks.com/boomerang.htm
Illustrated tutorial explains the physics behind the propeller-like flight of the boomerang. |
Lesson with a Boomerang - http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma96m5.html
This lesson plan uses the boomerang to demonstrate basic mathematical principles. |
Minnesota Technolog: Boomeranging - http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/fall00/boomeranging.html
An article on the sport and about Billy Brazelton, a junior in the College of Biological Sciences, who plays it. |
Research Support Technologies: Aerodynamics of Boomerang - http://www.researchsupporttechnologies.com/boomerang_site/boomerang1.htm
Provides articles summarizing the aerodynamics of boomerangs and explaining the principles to build construct your own. |
Sports: The Boomerang Page - http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/instructor/boomerang-01.html
An article describing why a boomerang returns, based on the aerodynamics, the shape and the throwing technique. |