How do they measure it so precisely? .01 seconds?

Question

The last race with Phelps.. it looks so close, even with the high-speed camera. How do they (accurately) measure who got there first. I heard that the wall is pressure-sensitive... is this true.

Anyhow, GO PHELPS!!!! NUMBER 7!!!! NOW FOR 8!!!!

Answer 1

U R RIGHT!

Hope this helps!

I AM A PHELPS PHAN!

Answer 2

well in  a sence yeah the black pad they touch is

Answer 3

i have no clue lol...

Answer 4

I think what's-his-name doing the coverage on NBC 4 said that yes, it's a touch pad that's pressure sensitive or something. GO PHELPS!!!

Answer 5

The touchpads are so sensitive that they can almost detect human breath...And I know for A FACT...Michael Phelps is NOT nor will he ever be a user of performance-enhancing drugs!

Answer 6

Lol...that was a pretty amazing race. I think you worded your question better. Oh well...hooray for 2 points!

Answer 7

lol this is gonna be worse then chinas underage gymnastics thing if they find out he is positive for roids  

Answer 8

The touch-sensitive panel that....never mind

Answer 9

There are pads on the walls that stop time at the slightest touch.

It was amazing!

Answer 10

Nobody can see 0.01. Only modern technology can measure it.