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Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot

Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot

Here is a stunt that launches humans into the air with a giant slingshot. The humans then parachute down. It's a great introductory physics problem. The post Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot appeared first on WIRED.

The Punishing Physics of Your Favorite Ninja Warrior Stunts

The Punishing Physics of Your Favorite Ninja Warrior Stunts

Here are five great examples of physics from Ninja Warrior. The post The Punishing Physics of Your Favorite Ninja Warrior Stunts appeared first on WIRED.

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

In this clip from Captain America Civil War, the Winter Soldier jumps down from a great height. What kind of acceleration would he have on landing? The post Civil War's Winter Soldier Couldn't Survive This Giant Jump appeared first on WIRED.

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

Civil War’s Winter Soldier Couldn’t Survive This Giant Jump

In this clip from Captain America Civil War, the Winter Soldier jumps down from a great height. What kind of acceleration would he have on landing? The post Civil War's Winter Soldier Couldn't Survive This Giant Jump appeared first on WIRED.

Would Magneto Get Whiplash if Quicksilver Pushed Him Out of Danger? No, He’d Just Die

Would Magneto Get Whiplash if Quicksilver Pushed Him Out of Danger? No, He’d Just Die

In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Quicksilver rescues Magneto by running really fast through a hallway. What kind of acceleration would this require? The post Would Magneto Get Whiplash if Quicksilver Pushed Him Out of Danger? No, He'd Just Die appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics of Buster’s Epic End in the MythBusters Finale

The Physics of Buster’s Epic End in the MythBusters Finale

In the final episode of The MythBusters, Buster the crash test dummy went on one last mission to ride a rocket sled. What was his acceleration? The post The Physics of Buster's Epic End in the MythBusters Finale appeared first on WIRED.

Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You

Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You

In the movie Tomorrowland, people have jetpacks (or rocket packs). Here is an analysis of the acceleration of a rocket pack. The post Doing Loops in a Tomorrowland Jet Pack Might Kill You appeared first on WIRED.

February 12, 2016

The Physics of OK Go’s Epic New Zero-G Video

The Physics of OK Go’s Epic New Zero-G Video

OK Go has created another epic video. This one involves a zero g environment inside of an aircraft. Here' how it works.

The post The Physics of OK Go’s Epic New Zero-G Video appeared first on WIRED.

January 27, 2016

How Fast Did Blue Origin’s Rocket Accelerate on Launch?

How Fast Did Blue Origin’s Rocket Accelerate on Launch?

Blue Origin just relaunched the New Shepard rocket. Here is an analysis of the acceleration both for the launch and the landing.

The post How Fast Did Blue Origin’s Rocket Accelerate on Launch? appeared first on WIRED.

December 15, 2015

You Can’t Ride a Hoverboard Without Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

You Can’t Ride a Hoverboard Without Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

According to Einstein, an accelerating frame is just like gravity. In order to accelerate on a hoverboard, you have to lean forward.

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