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The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart

The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart

A classic physics experiment features a moving cart firing a ball into the air. What happens if you place the cart on an incline? The post The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart appeared first on WIRED.

The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart

A classic physics experiment features a moving cart firing a ball into the air. What happens if you place the cart on an incline?

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun. The post Let's Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works appeared first on WIRED.

Physics: Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun.

How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!

How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!

In this scene from Thor: Ragnarok, Thor and The Hulk wage an epic fight in an arena. Let's look at the physics. The post How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics! appeared first on WIRED.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.