TED-Ed
The Physics of Human Sperm vs. the Physics of the Sperm Whale
Here is an unusual comparison: the swimming conditions of a sperm cell and a sperm whale. Introduce your physics class to the Reynolds number by sharing this video comparison during your fluid mechanics unit. Afterward, teach them to...
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Steve Spangler on The Ellen Show February 2008
A lot goes on during this visit to the Ellen DeGeneres show. During the first segment, Spangler demonstrates the ability of the human body to act as a conductor of electricity and he shows the clean burning properties of hydrogen and...
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Twist in Time - Laminar Flow
Is it possible to unmix colors? This short video shows how! Demonstrate laminar flow to your physics class by setting up one beaker inside another and filling the space between them with a viscous liquid such as corn syrup. Place a few...
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Cornstarch Monsters
Using sound waves, Steve Spangler demonstrates the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. When the fluid is placed on an amplifier, it changes into the most amazing shapes. Your class will love demonstrating this process in class.
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Cornstarch Monsters - Cool Science Experiment
Using sound waves, Steve Spangler demonstrates the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. When the fluid is placed on an amplifier, it changes into the most amazing shapes. Your class will love demonstrating this process in class.