Understanding the Misconceptions of Science

From the Sky Down: How Falling Works

Special Interest Nov 23, 2023 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Introductory physics classes tell you that a ball thrown on the surface of the earth follows a parabola. What happens when you take away the simplifying assumptions in this scenario? How do we factor in air resistance and the Earth’s rotation? What happens when an object falls from very great heights?

Special Interest Nov 23, 2023 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2023
Run Time: 26 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.