Pupil outcome: I can clearly describe how drag forces affect the motion of falling objects. Key learning points: - The gravitational force on a falling object is constant. - The drag force on a falling obejct depends on its speed and...

Modify a model rocket so it can land vertically like a SpaceX or Blue Origin booster in this space exploration science project.

Base Jumping Extravaganza:Skydivers celebrate the New Year with a week-long base jumping extravaganza, flinging themselves off the top of a tower in a thrilling display of courage and skill.

This video discusses the Genesis spacecraft's mission to collect particles of the solar wind and return them to Earth for study. Despite a failed parachute deployment upon reentry, there is hope that valuable scientific data can still be...

Attack on the WXYZ Complex Two US paratroopers wipe out a whole German company WW2 Docuumentary

Join Agathe, Jules, and the team as they embark on an experiment to see how far a helium balloon can travel. Equipped with a GPS and camera, they track the balloon's path, uncovering fascinating insights about its flight and the...

NASA's Spirit Rover's 6 minutes of terror and landing on Mars.

The video discusses a 2014 U.S. Physics Team exam question about the shape of a cable hanging from a helicopter flying horizontally. The experiment showed that when flying at a constant speed, the rope hangs diagonally to the left due to...

The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.

Jumping out of an airplane without a parachute is a last resort and should only be considered when there’s no other viable option of escape from an airplane that is “going downâ€. If you have to jump, it’s often recommended to look...

Commercial airplanes don't give parachutes to passengers. While airplanes have plenty of safety features that help in landing them safely during emergencies, having parachutes onboard for every passenger doesn't seem like a bad idea,...

The frictional force exerted on a moving object by air.
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The enormous challenge of building a probe capable of travelling over 1 billion kilometres to reach Saturn's moon, Titan. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Huygens probe was designed by the European Space Agency at a cost of £400...

If a skydiver jumps out of a plane, when will they stop accelerating? Competing physical forces hold the answer. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Terminal velocity is the maximum constant velocity. Terminal velocity increases with...

Learn how scientists overcame huge challenges to land a probe on Saturn's moon, and why Titan is of special interest to life on Earth. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Cassini-Huygens probe took seven years to travel over 1...

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to...

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A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of...

Examine how the number of parachutes affects the terminal velocity of a model crew capsule as it lands on Earth.

Jumping out of an airplane without a parachute is a last resort and should only be considered when there’s no other viable option of escape from an airplane that is “going down”. If you have to jump, it’s often recommended to look for a...

Dive into the world of viral videos where breathtaking feats challenge belief. From a wingsuit flyer allegedly landing on water without a parachute to a teenager sending a toy to the stratosphere, we explore the science that supports...

November 24, 1971 - A man calling himself Dan Cooper pays cash for a one-way ticket to Seattle. He orders a bourdon and soda as he waits for the flight to take off. (Shortly after 3:00pm), Mr. Cooper hands a note to the stewardess...

Discover the exhilarating world of ski base jumping with Super Frenchie as he defies gravity and embraces danger to seek the ultimate happiness.

Henry meets a Parachute in an aeroplane hanger/flight school. it looks like a little duffle bag with a rip cord attached. Henry learns all about skydiving, parachutes and how they work. Parachute wants to do the worlds highest skydive...

Discover the exhilarating world of ski base jumping with Super Frenchie as he defies gravity and embraces danger to seek the ultimate happiness.