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Author: Rhett Allain

Posted on April 12, 2017

The Thor: Ragnarok Trailer Gives Us an Excuse to Do Physics

In this scene from Thor: Ragnarok, Thor and The Hulk wage an epic fight in an arena. Let's look at the physics.
Posted on April 10, 2017

You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work

You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work
When you grade on a curve, you make assumptions about the student population. When you don't, you make an assumption about the test. The post You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 4, 2017

Let’s Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters

Let’s Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters
Here's an experiment you can do at home to measure the drag coefficient for a falling object. The post Let's Study Air Resistance—With Coffee Filters appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 3, 2017

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It
A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 3, 2017

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It

Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It
A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 30, 2017

Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So

Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So
Let's do some video analysis (homework included). The post Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 28, 2017

In Science, You Can’t Always Get What You Want

In Science, You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Science experiments don't always provide the data needed to definitively answer a question. Such is the nature of science. The post In Science, You Can't Always Get What You Want appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 21, 2017

Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So

Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So
In his new show, the superhero catches himself on a pole. Let's look at the stopping force and acceleration involved. The post Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 20, 2017

Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It’s Time for Some Physics

Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It’s Time for Some Physics
What happens when you get a sock stuck in your vacuum cleaner? The motor sounds like it's working harder, but is it? The post Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It's Time for Some Physics appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 14, 2017

Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here’s How

Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here’s How
Yay for pi, the hidden ninja of the physical world. The post Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here's How appeared first on WIRED.

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