Having leverage

July 28th, 2008 July 28th, 2008
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Two videos from the ever popular kid’s program “Eureka!”. All you need to know (the basics at least) about mechanical advantage and levers. Check out the link to using a lever to raise and obelisk too. Click here!

 

The Lever

Mechanical Advantage and Friction

 

What keeps objects in orbit?

July 15th, 2008 July 15th, 2008
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See why gravity is such an important force that it is considered to be one of the 4 fundamental forces of the universe. Do not turn off that gravity switch!

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Newton playing some pool

July 15th, 2008 July 15th, 2008
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The laws of motion explained using this very popular sport.

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Some cool slow-mo stuff to see