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Author: Rhett Allain

Posted on July 23, 2018July 20, 2018

The Physics of Drafting in the Tour de France

Drafting decreases the overall power needed to ride at a constant speed *or* allows a rider to go slightly faster with the same power.
Posted on July 19, 2018July 18, 2018

A Comprehensive Guide to the Physics of Running on the Moon

Humans are going to live on the moon eventually. So how are we going to *move around* there?
Posted on July 16, 2018July 13, 2018

How Is a Runner Like a Bouncing Ball?

You can make a physics model that teaches you tons about running.
Posted on July 16, 2018July 13, 2018

How Is a Runner Like a Bouncing Ball?

You can make a physics model that teaches you tons about running.
Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Can Your Electronic Gadgets Interfere With Your Compass?

Electric currents have magnetic fields, so the right kind could mess with your navigation.
Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Can Your Electronic Gadgets Interfere With Your Compass?

Electric currents have magnetic fields, so the right kind could mess with your navigation.
Posted on July 6, 2018July 3, 2018

Try Out This Physics Problem With a Baseball and a Neighbor

The best questions are always the ones that don't have a single clear answer.
Posted on July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

The Physics of Launching Fireworks From a Drone

PSA: Let's keep drones and fireworks *far* away from each other.
Posted on July 4, 2018July 4, 2018

The Physics of Launching Fireworks From a Drone

PSA: Let's keep drones and fireworks *far* away from each other.
Posted on June 29, 2018June 28, 2018

The Physics of a Spinning Spacecraft in *The Expanse*

For the most part, this show gets *a lot* right.

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