Tag Archives: Motion

Felix Baumgartner Space Jump World Record

Posted on April 3, 2020 by VCE Physics

October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and … Continue reading →

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Equations of motion – derivation and use video

Posted on May 2, 2019 by VCE Physics

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Surprising Applications of the Magnus Effect

Posted on July 18, 2015 by VCE Physics

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Helium Balloon In Car

Posted on April 17, 2015 by VCE Physics

Which way will the balloon move as the car changes it motion?

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Physics Girl – Stacked Ball Drop

Posted on March 15, 2015 by justin

What happens when you drop a perfectly balanced stack of balls? And how is the result like a supernova? The classic momentum transfer demonstration, at the next level.