Physics

Forces and Motion Kahoots

Forces control everything around us from keeping us on the ground and how the Moon circles Earth to what happens when you throw a ball or spin in a circle. Learn all about forces and motion in this collection of kahoots.
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The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show

The atomic world as you've never seen before — hilarious, awe-inspiring, and educational!
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Candy Cane at 300 MPH Goes Through Wood

Dive into the world of physics and acceleration as we launch a humble candy cane on a journey from 0 to a mind-boggling 300 miles per hour!
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Exploding Newspaper

Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of energy conversion with our Paper Spinner!
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20 minutes

Why Roller Coasters Are Awesome!

Amusement parks are a blast with roller coasters and fun rides. Let's learn why roller coasters are awesome and how engineers use forces to make the ride extra thrilling.
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Pencil at 300 MPH Splitting Wood

Dive into the world of physics and acceleration as we launch a humble pencil on a journey from 0 to a mind-boggling 300 miles per hour!
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8 minutes

Why Is Our Lightning Purple?

The indoor sparks we create in our Theater of Electricity are purple, and visitors often ask what causes the color. We explore the reasons behind different shades of lightning, including atmospheric composition, humidity, and temperature.
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9 minutes

What's the Fastest Thing in the Universe? Part Two

Celebrated science fiction author Jack McDevitt discusses how we can imagine a universe where human space travel is not limited to the speed of light, and our civilization can explore the galaxy and beyond.
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What's the Fastest Thing in the Universe? Part One

We ask Caity from our Charles Hayden Planetarium what the universe's speed limit is, and how that restricts our ability to explore beyond the solar system in this Pulsar podcast brought to you by #MOSatHome.
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10 minutes

What Do You Do When Your Space Station Careens Out of Control?

What happened when inadvertent thruster firing caused the International Space Station to spin completely around? Though the situation was rapidly brought under control, it was a harrowing day for those on the station as well as the ground controllers...
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It's a Wrap!

See what happens to a piece of wrapping paper when we spin it wicked fast!
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10 minutes

Why Do Stars Explode?

We ask Caity from our planetarium all about stars that run out of fuel and go supernova in explosions that can be seen clear across the universe.
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2 Minutes

High-Velocity Candy Canes

See what happens when a candy cane accelerates to 300 mph.
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12 minutes

How Can Half a Degree Ruin My Eggs?

Harvard's Dr. Pia Sorensen tells us about her new book, Science and Cooking, and answers your questions about chemistry, physics, and biology in the kitchen.