Homer Hickam is accused of starting a fire by his teacher. He solves a kinematic free fall equation to prove his innocence.

Several students hit golf balls into the football field. As they hit the balls, there is another person on the field catching them in a basket. The balls are leaving the ground at various angles and their trajectories are a good example of projectile motion.

Otter and Boone practice hitting golf balls and discuss their trajectories. Otter gives Boone advice on his golf swing as his shots go into a cafeteria and Dean Wormer's office. The final two shots are targeted at Doug Neidermeyer, who is mounted on his trusty steed.