Ice skaters spin faster by hugging themselves tight, but what does that have to do with riding a bicycle? In both cases, the law of conservation of angular momentum is in effect. Watch a few more angular momentum examples!
Science Theater Episode 24: Angular Momentum
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Angular Momentum - Episode 24
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 5/31/2007 02:17:00 AM 3 comments
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Eddy Currents - Episode 23
Sure, Spiderman can stop a block of falling metal, but so can science! Find out how magnets force electrons to move around in little circles, which can cause a falling piece of metal to slow down and nearly stop. Magnetic brakes on your roller-coaster, anyone?
Science Theater Episode 23: Eddy Currents
Posted by Dr. Matt J. Carlson on 5/16/2007 04:36:00 PM 2 comments
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