Why Do Things Break When They Fall? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...
July 26, 2022
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as posted by the channelWhy do things break when they fall? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck nice break down the physics of a falling object. What make it break when it hits the ground?
We tease out the physics of what is going on. How much energy is holding the plate together? Learn about binding energy versus kinetic energy. What is gravitational potential energy? Find out how rollercoasters work. Why do you slow down going up hills? We find out: if a plate falls off a high shelf, who really broke the plate?
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