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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Things You Thought You Knew – The Fast and The Friction

Jul 8, 2022 · 00:43:04
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  • Explains the Magnus Effect and how spin influences object trajectories in physics
  • Discusses banking in race tracks and road design from an angular momentum perspective
  • Explores practical applications of rotational physics in sports and engineering

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