Physics of Dog Mushing Daniel Hepler Web project for Physics 211 Fall 2000 dog team The official sport of the state of Alaska. This is a Fun and exciting sport that provides exercise for both the musher and the dogs. In addition to being fun mushing is also very physics related. competitive dog mushers worry about acceleration, velocity, and friction   Index Acceleration/velocity force/work Friction as a good thing Friction as a bad thing   .  Bibliography