Astronaut Experiment

Astronaut Experiment

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Science, Biology, Other, Physics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

4th - 9th Grade

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The video explores the concept of air resistance and its effect on falling objects. It begins by explaining why objects fall at different speeds on Earth due to air resistance. The video references Commander Dave Scott's moon experiment, where a hammer and feather fell at the same rate due to the lack of atmosphere. Cartoon Sabrina replicates this experiment on Earth, demonstrating how air resistance affects falling objects. The video concludes with an experiment in a vacuum, showing that without air, objects fall at the same rate, confirming the role of air resistance.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the experiment Cartoon Sabrina conducted to demonstrate the effects of air resistance.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What would happen to the falling speed of objects if there were no atmosphere?

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