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Analysis of Newton’s Laws Concepts in Besei Kambe: A Traditional Sport of Central Kalimantan

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan · Vol. 43 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 81–88

DOI
10.15294/jpp.v43i1.40947
ISSN
2580-4154, 2503-1260
Published
2026-04-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Besei Kambe is a traditional Dayak game from Central Kalimantan in which two teams compete by pulling a jukung on the water. Beyond its cultural significance, this activity embodies various physics concepts that can be utilized as contextual learning resources. This study aims to identify and analyze the physical principles that emerge during the practice of Besei Kambe, particularly those related to Newton’s laws, action–reaction forces, and resultant forces. Through qualitative analysis based on illustrative observation and literature review, the study reveals that the motion dynamics of the boat and the interactions between the paddlers and the water reflect direct applications of these fundamental physics concepts. These findings indicate Newton’s First Law appears when the boat remains still under balanced forces, Newton’s Second Law when an unbalanced force causes acceleration, and Newton’s Third Law in the action–reaction interaction between the paddle and the water. These findings demonstrate that Besei Kambe naturally represents fundamental mechanics principles and can serve as an effective contextual resource for physics learning grounded in local wisdom.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • The University of Queensland
  • Muria Kudus University
  • IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
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Putut MarwotoState University of Semarang8
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang7
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang7
Wiyanto WiyantoState University of Semarang6
Bambang SubaliState University of Semarang5
Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang4
Saiful RidloState University of Semarang4
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang3
Endang SusilaningsihState University of Semarang3
. SupriyadiThe University of Queensland3
Wardono WardonoAffiliation unknown3
Sarwi SarwiState University of Semarang3
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown3
Ridho Adi NegoroState University of Semarang3
Sugianto SugiantoState University of Semarang3
S. SulhadiState University of Semarang2
Fina FakhriyahMuria Kudus University2
Enni Suwarsi RahayuState University of Semarang2
KhumaediState University of Semarang2
Budi AstutiAffiliation unknown2
Suraji SurajiAffiliation unknown2
Roudloh Muna LiaState University of Semarang2
Muhammad KhumaediState University of Semarang2
Supriyadi SupriyadiState University of Semarang2
Sugianto SugiantoIAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon2
Teguh DarsonoState University of Semarang2
R SusantiState University of Semarang2
Sugiyanto SugiyantoState University of Semarang2
Dwi Anggani Linggar BharatiState University of Semarang2
Kartono KartonoState University of Semarang2
Upik NurbaitiState University of Semarang2
FiantiState University of Semarang2
Agus YuliantoState University of Semarang2
Sunyoto Eko NugrohoState University of Semarang2
Nathan HindartoState University of Semarang2
Sulhadi SulhadiState University of Semarang2
Fianti FiantiState University of Semarang2

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