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What's the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
Solar and lunar eclipse - which is which? And how can you finally remember the difference?
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Why outlets spark when unplugging - EMF & Inductors
When we cut the electricity to an inductor, we get a sudden intense spark across the switch. This is known as inductive kickback or a back EMF and is produced because of Faraday’s Law of Induction. Not mean to be tried at home! The...
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Can you solve the boat puzzle?
You throw a rock in water from your boat. Can you figure out what happens to the water level?
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Riddle: How does your reflection flip when you bend a spoon inward?
Physics Girl riddle: what happens to your image if you bend a spoon from concave to convex?
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World’s Largest Camera Lens
The world's largest digital camera is currently being assembled at a warehouse in California. We caught the short window of time to see the camera's massive lens.
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7 Science Tricks with Surface Tension
Surface tension holds the surface molecules of liquids tightly together and makes for some fun experiments!
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Calculating Pi with Darts
Pi can be calculated using a random sample of darts thrown at a square and circle target. The problem with this method lies in attempting to throw "randomly." We explored different ways to overcome our errors. A million thanks to Derek...
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How I broke a wine glass with my VOICE (using science!)
If you sing at a wine glass at its exact resonant frequency, you can break the glass without the help of a speaker! Learn the physics behind that.
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BREAKING: New Phase of Matter
What are time crystals? How do scientists make one on a quantum computer.
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1D Motion & Kinematics - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this video: PROBLEM 1 A girl is riding her bike with a constant velocity of 10 m/s. How...
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What stretching actually does to your body ft. Sofie Dossi
Ever wondered, what does stretching do to your muscles and your body? What in the best way to stretch? Science has some answers.
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Fact-Checking this Viral Bottle Trick
Breaking the bottom out of a glass bottle by hitting the top is a challenging trick, but involves a ton of physics. The explanation is related to cavitation - a process seen in the Mantis Shrimp attack, head injuries and pouring honey!
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5 physics experiments for the holidays!
These 5 holiday-themed physics experiments will keep you and your family busy with science during the winter holidays! All experiments involve materials found around the house. Parental supervision advised . Flame Eraser – put out a...
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5 cool math tricks ft. Technicality
Math can be fun when you play with the rules, use it to do everyday things like fast math for calculating tips, and do some math magic tricks! Plus, math is the language of physics. Check out these 5 fun math tricks with Alex from...
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Why Hawaii's volcano is so UNUSUAL
Hawaii is known for its volcanoes, but most volcanoes on earth exist along tectonic plate lines. Hawaii does not! What causes Hawaii to form, and how is it related to the mystery of a magnetic bar code across the Pacific Ocean? Host...
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The black hole death problem
Black holes are not as black as we once thought. They are theorized to die a slow death by evaporation, emitting energy known as Hawking radiation. But the mechanism for evaporation is not well understood. Then again, no one has ever...
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How science explains monster waves
Rogue waves - enormous, spontaneous surface waves in the open ocean - were once the tall tales of sailors. They are waves that reach 2-3x taller than the largest average waves in the area, reaching heights of 75 – 100ft. With the help of...
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Can you solve this pier puzzle?
This math brainteaser challenges you to find a simple, elegant solution to a seemingly complex problem! Can you figure it out? There are two towns near a shore. They want to build a pier on the shoreline with a path connecting the pier...
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AMAZING! Ferrofluid + Glow Sticks
Ferrofluid is a liquid that displays unusual properties in the presence of a magnetic field. Watch what happens when we mix ferrofluid with the liquid from a glow stick!
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SLOW MOTION SCIENCE! Ferrofluid dropping on magnet
See ferrofluid falling on a magnet filmed at 1000fps. How does the science of falling ferrofluid droplets mimic speghettification while falling into a black hole?
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Avoid Electric Shock Getting Out of a Car!
Can you avoid static shocks? As part of a larger physics series, an electric video explains what a static shock is and why it happens. Then, the narrator offers an idea for reducing your shock when exiting a car. She also includes a few...