Skip to content

Esoteric news

Science and reality

Category: angular momentum

Posted on August 10, 2016

How Olympic Gymnasts Use Physics to Pull Off Those Crazy Twists

How Olympic Gymnasts Use Physics to Pull Off Those Crazy Twists
The twist is a rotational motion about an axis from head to feet. But how do you perform such a maneuver? Here are three ways. The post How Olympic Gymnasts Use Physics to Pull Off Those Crazy Twists appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 14, 2016

Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space

Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space

You've waited long enough. It's time for a post on the physics of the Star Wars VII Starkiller Base. Spoiler alert.

The post Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on August 5, 2015

Is Lexus’ Crazy Hoverboard Really Frictionless?

Is Lexus’ Crazy Hoverboard Really Frictionless?

Is the Lexus hoverboard really frictionless? Does it interact with the ground?

The post Is Lexus’ Crazy Hoverboard Really Frictionless? appeared first on WIRED.

Proudly powered by WordPress