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Posted on November 11, 2016

Maybe Quicksilver Doesn’t Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time

Maybe Quicksilver Doesn’t Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time
In X-Men Apocalypse, we once again see Quicksilver running at super fast speeds. Here is an estimate of his speed based on one scene. The post Maybe Quicksilver Doesn't Have Super-Speed—He Might Warp Time appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 10, 2016

Your Pyrex Measuring Cup Shatters Faster than the Speed of Sound

Your Pyrex Measuring Cup Shatters Faster than the Speed of Sound
This video from The Slow Mo Guys shows shattering Pyrex as it progresses through the glass. Using video analysis, we can estimate the speed of this cracking glass. The post Your Pyrex Measuring Cup Shatters Faster than the Speed of Sound appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 8, 2016

Dang, the Death Star Is Coming Together Quick in the New Star Wars Trailer

Dang, the Death Star Is Coming Together Quick in the New Star Wars Trailer
A scene in the Rogue One trailer shows the assembly of the Death Star. How fast was the dish piece moving? Homework included. The post Dang, the Death Star Is Coming Together Quick in the New Star Wars Trailer appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on February 5, 2016

Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics!

Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics!

What path should you take to catch another football player? Here are three different ways to run the play.

The post Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics! appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 3, 2015

Ballistic Pendulums Are as Awesome as They Sound

Ballistic Pendulums Are as Awesome as They Sound

How does a ballistic pendulum give information about a bullet or ball? Here is a derivation of the classic introductory physics problem.

The post Ballistic Pendulums Are as Awesome as They Sound appeared first on WIRED.

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