Ping Pong ball filled with liquid nitrogen? Insane Speed!

Ping Pong ball filled with liquid nitrogen? Insane Speed!

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Science, Chemistry, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment where a ping pong ball is spun using liquid propane. Initially, the baseline spin rate is measured by hand using a high-speed camera. Then, a hole is poked into the ball, and propane is used to spin it much faster. The results show a significant increase in spin rate, reaching up to 30,000 RPM. The video concludes with a summary of the findings and a closing message.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What method was used to determine how fast the ping pong ball spins by hand?

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How many times does the ping pong ball spin per second when analyzed with the high-speed camera?

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What happens to the ping pong ball when the expanding gases escape?

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What was the estimated maximum speed of the ping pong ball's spin according to the original Reddit post?

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What is the significance of the number 30,000 in relation to the ping pong ball's spinning?

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