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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.

We Can Prove Why Extra Mass on Bike Wheels Is Your Worst Enemy

We Can Prove Why Extra Mass on Bike Wheels Is Your Worst Enemy

There's a saying that adding mass to the wheel of a bike has twice the impact compared to adding the same mass to the frame. Why would that be true? The post We Can Prove Why Extra Mass on Bike Wheels Is Your Worst Enemy 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.

The Physics of Cars Catching Insane Air Off a Bump in a Highway

The Physics of Cars Catching Insane Air Off a Bump in a Highway

This hot highway has a buckle in the road. Why do solids expand when heated? How far would a car jump? What does this do to traffic? The post The Physics of Cars Catching Insane Air Off a Bump in a Highway appeared first on WIRED.

This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem

This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem

What is the three body problem and how do you solve it? Really, the only way to solve this problem is with a numerical calculation. The post This Is the Only Way to Solve the Three-Body Problem appeared first on WIRED.

It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good

It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good

Boredom isn't such a bad thing. Put down your phone and let yourself be bored. Here are some things your kids can do this summer. The post It’s Tougher to Be Bored Than Ever Before. And That’s No Good appeared first on WIRED.

Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics

Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics

If you decrease the drag by just a little bit, you can get significant power savings on a bicycle. However, these savings are only worthwhile at high speeds. The post Are Expensive Bicycle Wheels Worth the Money? Let’s Check the Physics appeared first on WIRED.

The Physics Behind Captain America’s Ricocheting Shield

The Physics Behind Captain America’s Ricocheting Shield

Captain America likes to throw his shield so that it bounces off multiple surfaces. How difficult would these kinds of throws be? The post The Physics Behind Captain America's Ricocheting Shield appeared first on WIRED.

How the Textbook Industry Tries to Hook Your Prof

How the Textbook Industry Tries to Hook Your Prof

Textbook reps often stop by to promote a particular book. Here are my thoughts on physics textbooks in general. The post How the Textbook Industry Tries to Hook Your Prof appeared first on WIRED.

We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall

We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall

When light reflects off a mirror, the incident angle is equal to the reflected angle. Is the same true for a ball bouncing off a wall? The post We Swear There's a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall appeared first on WIRED.