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Wnet: Thirteen: Circus Physics: Pendulum Motion
Swinging back and forth, the solo trapeze is a giant pendulum, just like the one in a grandfather clock. The time it takes to swing forward, then back to where it started is called the period. Surprisingly, this time has very little to...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Circus Physics: Conservation of Energy
The aerial acrobatics of the Russian Barre routine require exquisite balance, timing, and years of training. That's not enough though; conservation of energy plays a big role as well. This video explores the basics of the three common...