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... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > learning and perception > cognitive processes > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > kinesthesia
... > social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > skin and body senses > kinesthesia

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kinesthesia  

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  • When a pitcher throws a fastball to a batter, the velocity of the ball can be as high as 100 miles per hour (mph). A few milliseconds difference in the timing of ball release can make the difference between a strike and a ball. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Kinesthesia]

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