The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball
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.
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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.
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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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I Calculated the Mass of a Star Wars Blaster Bolt for You
By looking at a collision between a blaster bolt and a storm trooper, I can estimate the mass of the bolt.
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Holly Holm Kicked Ronda Rousey With 50 Pounds of Force, Says Science
Holly Holm delivered a knockout kick in her match against Ronda Rousey. Here's an estimate of the impact force it carried.
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The Physics of Why Airplane Wings Oscillate in Turbulence
If you watch the wing of an airplane during turbulence, you will notice that the wings bend. Why?
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How Would Football Work if You Played It on Mars?
When humans bring the gridiron to Mars, it'll be football, Jim---but not as we know it.
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How on Earth Could Trucks Move This 1,000-Ton Load?
This video shows a very massive pressurized vessel being transported by a giant trailer. Why is the trailer so large? Why are there so many trucks?
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The Surprising Physics of Pulling a Bike With a Rubber Band
If I pull forward on a bike at the bottom of the front wheel, which way will it move? Can you use physics to justify your answer?
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