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Posted on August 4, 2016

The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire

The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire
This video shows a wind turbine on fire making a crazy helix. Here's how to model this motion in 3D. The post The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 28, 2016

Jay Leno Can’t Do Flips in a Car and Not Expect Us to Do the Physics

Jay Leno Can’t Do Flips in a Car and Not Expect Us to Do the Physics
In this video, Jay Leno rides with Bob Riggle in a high power car. The car pulls a wheelie and then ends up rolling. Here is the physics behind both of these events. The post Jay Leno Can’t Do Flips in a Car and Not Expect Us to Do the Physics appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on September 2, 2015

Just How Far Can a Motorcycle Lean in a Turn?

Just How Far Can a Motorcycle Lean in a Turn?

In MotoGP races, you will often see motorcycles in a turn with extreme lean angles. Can we calculate the lean angle based on turning acceleration and coefficient of friction? Yes.

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Posted on August 25, 2015

How That Spinning Spacecraft From The Martian Would Work

How That Spinning Spacecraft From The Martian Would Work

In The Martian astronauts use a spinning spacecraft to create artificial gravity. How does this compare to other spacecraft?

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Posted on August 12, 2015

How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over?

How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over?

When a motorcycle turns, it leans. Why do these motorcycles lean so far while taking tight turns?

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