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Presents three key physics concepts about force and motion: constant speed, acceleration, and gravity and falling. Each concept is illustrated with a variety of experiments and computer animation to illuminate what is happening both visibly and at the molecular level.
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How did the universe form? Where did it come from? Where does Earth fit into the equation? This segment focuses on Earth's place in the universe. Other topics covered include the solar system, gravity, planetary experience, and stars. Part of the "Earth Science" series.
Bill Nye uses simple experiments to illustrate the moon's orbit of the earth, its phases, and its lunar and solar eclipses. Explains the moon's glow, its possible origin, and its gravity. Demonstrations clarify scientific facts and principles.
In this episode, scientist Steve Lord explains the relationship between gravity and the shape of galaxies. Gravitational forces from the galaxy's core causes all the stars to rotate. This rotation causes spiral waves. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.
On October 9, 2013, NASA's “Juno” spacecraft used the Earth's gravity as a slingshot to propel the spacecraft all the way to Jupiter. Bill Nye gives the inside scoop on Juno's historic Earth flyby. Part of the “Why With Nye” series. Note: Contains artwork with nudity.
This video discusses the principle of force and the application of Newton's three laws of motion. Through the use of real-world examples, students will witness the effect of friction on force. Other topics covered include inertia, weight, mass, gravity, and the law of universal gravitation.
Some plants have leaves and some have needles, but they all need a way to absorb sunlight, nutrients, air, and water. Shares a basic overview of plant structure and the essential role plants have on earth. Defines deciduous, coniferous, photosynthesis, and capillary action. Suggests several classroom experiments.
What happens when black holes collide? What is the speed of gravity? There are so many weird questions related to gravitational waves, and host Dianna Cowern interviews Dr. Michael Landry for a better understanding of gravitational waves. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
NASCAR corners are divided into three parts because the car's grip changes in different parts of a turn. The center of gravity in the car challenges crew chiefs to minimize weight shift around a turn. Equipment like the seven-post rig helps, but the ultimate test is on the track. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
The Standard Deviants discuss two-dimensional kinematics and motion in a plane. They also look at the role gravity plays in projectile motion and highlight some important equations for figuring out projectile motion and uniform circular motion. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: Physics" series.
Students take a scientific look at some of the important characteristics of the earth, moon, and sun. Differences and likenesses between earth, moon, and sun are discussed as well as how scientists explore these bodies. The main phases of the moon are addressed, as is the formation of tides. Terminology includes: gravity, atmosphere, lunar phase, tides, eclipse, high tide, and low tide.
Satellite footage, telescopic photos, and animation are used to teach students about the many aspects of the solar system. Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories, and space exploration. Students will discover facts about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution, and rotation. The program also features discussions of the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteors. Part of the Real World Science series.
Thrill seeking, extreme sports, and even dangerous professions all push the human body to its limits. The question is: How much can the human body handle? Newer technology enables doctors to simulate stressful events on models and monitors. Then, with the help of science, new products can be created to assist the human body in these situations.
The Standard Deviants explore the concept of work. Students learn how to find an object's kinetic energy and explore the law of universal gravitation. Other topics covered include potential energy, the work-energy principle, and the universal gravitation constant. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: Physics" series.
Dwarf planets are a lot like regular planets. They both have enough mass and gravity to be nearly round, and they both travel through space in a path around the Sun. However, the path of the dwarf planet is full of objects like asteroids. A regular planet has a clear path around the sun.
The planets closest to the sun, often referred to as the inner planets, are the focus of this program. Colorful animations, along with images captured by space probes, illustrate the characteristics of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The fundamental structure of the solar system and the process by which planets revolve around the sun are discussed. Special attention is given to the features that make Earth unique in the solar system. Important terminology includes: sun, orbit, revolve, gravity, inertia, rotation, axis, atmosphere, and spacecraft.
How can honeybees communicate the locations of new food sources? Austrian biologist, Karl Von Frisch, devised an experiment to find out. By pairing the direction of the sun with the flow of gravity, honeybees are able to explain the distant locations of food by dancing. The scientists at Georgia Tech University explain the design of Von Frisch's famous experiment and describe the precise grammar of the honeybees dance language with new computer vision techniques. They hope the research into behaviors of social insects will aid in the design of better systems of autonomous robots.
Students explore the outer planets of the solar system. Vivid, colorful images transmitted by exploratory spacecraft serve as the basis of this video tour of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Often referred to as the "gas giants," the unique features of these large and distant planets are described. Jupiter's Giant Red Spot, Saturn's colorful rings, and the fierce storms of Neptune are highlights of the program. Important terminology includes: sun, rotation, revolution, orbit, ellipse, gravity, inertia, telescope, Hubble telescope, exploratory spacecraft, asteroid belt, meteoroid, and comet.
Gabriela, Manuel and Leonardo are three friends who accidentally start a rocket that takes them to space. Their journey through space takes them to different planets and strange worlds. Throughout their journey, they have the help of Maqui, an on-board computer. Maqui helps them learn about the universe. The kids are surprised by a wicked alien named Kusini. He is an expert spaceship pilot and hopes to capture the fiends and lock them in a spatial zoo. They don’t know how to escape from him and his radars. Maqui explains to them ways to use gravity so they can increase their spaceship’s speed to outrun Kusini.
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