The Physics of Roundabouts
How rotational forces work, demonstrated using a roundabout and a bucket of water
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Duration: 2:37
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Centripetal Force and a Bucket of WaterFrom rollercoasters to roundabouts — it’s all go at SciCast, it seems.
In this film, 15 to 18 year-old students from the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester (home of the excellent and recently-relaunched Films for Learning project) use an old classic demonstration to explore the physics of roundabouts.
This is a quietly clever film. The ‘walk and talk’ is a classic of presenter showreels, because it turns out to be unexpectedly difficult to do. Yet here, our two hosts pull it off perfectly, arriving at their various marks to pick up their props with exact timing. Great.
Good physics, nicely shot, and a smooth script that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Very accomplished indeed.
One thought, though — if that handle on that bucket breaks, the camera operator’s going to get a bucket of water in the face. Better to swing it away from people, folks!
— Jonathan
OMG wow!!!
Dr Tanner, 13 Mar 2009
No... just no.
James Bolshaw, 11 Jun 2008
Well, it's well done =P Love it..
Lim, 07 May 2008
This is quite possibly the best thing I've ever seen. Ever.
However, more battenburg related insults directed towards Parvin's Mum is definetly needed in order for this short clip, or 'ship,' to reach it's full potential.
Well done Lads and Ladesses.
Joe G, 26 Apr 2008
leg-end.
i think parvin just won a bafta.
:D
"harsh"
dr melvin, 26 Apr 2008
Amazing!! i love it!! need to see more of the hand giving the physics pie.
also more pie.
Adrian Chiles, 25 Apr 2008
I LOVE YOU HANNAH !!! Ton cousin Raphael de bruxelles :D
Raphael Meneghin, 16 Apr 2008