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Physics in Action
Physics in Action
This is where we see Physics being used to do cool things. Maybe those involved understood the Physics, maybe not, but it is cool Physics!
Advance to around 25 seconds in and be amazed! This is a great example of how surfaces can have 2 forces (friction and normal) and they are not always in the directions you would expect!
O my goodness!! This flywheel trebuchet build has all sorts of Physics all over the place with a super cool project this engineer took on.
Builds
Builds
This section has projects you could build that are related to Physics. If you are in need of extra credit, some of these could be a good starting point for discussing options.
3 projects that appear to defy Physics. What diagrams & analysis could help explain these?
Submitted by Noah Reinert.
Fools that don't know Physics
Fools that don't know Physics
This section is for when not knowing Physics causes accidents or problems.
Skip to around 3:06-3:10 and watch her foot. Poor girl! Can you explain why this wouldn't help using Physics principles?
What Physics should these guys understood before trying to climb an iceberg?
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