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5 of the Greatest Physics Demos From the MythBusters
Looking back on the previous seasons of MythBusters, here are five great physics demos. The post 5 of the Greatest Physics Demos From the MythBusters appeared first on WIRED.
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No, Jose Ramirez’s Helmet Doesn’t Defy the Laws of Physics
In this clip, José Ramírez kicks his helmet as it falls off his head. The helmet appears to both fly backwards and land on second base. Here's how it works. The post No, Jose Ramirez's Helmet Doesn't...
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Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds for Their Leading Roles
In a previous analysis of the Angry Birds game, I found the size of the birds to be quite large. How big are the birds in the Angry Birds Movie? The post Physics Says Hollywood Shrank the Angry Birds...
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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...
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Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person Launching From a Huge Slingshot
Here is a stunt that launches humans into the air with a giant slingshot. The humans then parachute down. It's a great introductory physics problem. The post Hey Let’s Do the Physics of a Crazy Person...
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The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not Dying
This video shows a guy jumping off a tall building and into water. He just misses a dock, but it's a great example of projectile motion. The post The Physics of Jumping Off an 8-Story Building and Not...
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Let’s-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run
When Mario jumps in Super Mario Run, is it realistic or not? What is the acceleration of Mario? How big is he? The post Let's-a-Go: The Physics of Jumping in Super Mario Run appeared first on WIRED.
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Physics Explains How (But Not Why) Humans Can Throw Washing Machines
In this competition, humans are throwing washing machines. What is the force and power required to accomplish such a feat? The post Physics Explains How (But Not Why) Humans Can Throw Washing Machines...
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Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It
A section of I-85 in Atlanta collapsed and will take months to repair. Here is my idea to fix the road that won't take as long. The post Sure, Atlanta Can Fix Its Freeway—or Build a Ramp to Jump It...
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The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart
A classic physics experiment features a moving cart firing a ball into the air. What happens if you place the cart on an incline? The post The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart...
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