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This series of tracks introduces the basics of helicopter flight, quantum theory, special relativity, wave mechanics and particle physics, providing practical applications of physics and historical footage of Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr. Material is taken from The Open University course S207 The physical world.
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Transcript -- Helicopters: flight basics from 2008-09-03T21:45:20
A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight.
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Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades from 2008-09-03T21:44:21
A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
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Transcript -- Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades from 2008-09-03T21:44:20
A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
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Helicopters: Modern rotor blades from 2008-09-03T21:43:21
A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
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Transcript -- Helicopters: Modern rotor blades from 2008-09-03T21:43:20
A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter.
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Helicopters: Flying a helicopter from 2008-09-03T21:42:21
A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades.
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Transcript -- Helicopters: Flying a helicopter from 2008-09-03T21:42:20
A look at how a helicopter is flown and the rotor that counteracts the main rotor blades.
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Helicopters: Autorotation from 2008-09-03T21:41:21
A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter.
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Transcript -- Helicopters: Autorotation from 2008-09-03T21:41:20
A look at how autorotation works if there is no engine power in a helicopter.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: introduction from 2008-09-03T21:30:20
An introduction to quantum physics.
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Quantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr from 2008-09-03T21:29:21
A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: Einstein and Neils Bohr from 2008-09-03T21:29:20
A look at the relationship between Einstein and Bohr and a look at their work.
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Transcript -- Quantum Physics: the basics from 2008-09-03T21:28:20
The basic principles of quantum theory.
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Quantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories from 2008-09-03T21:27:21
Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: Einstein's objections to Bohr's theories from 2008-09-03T21:27:20
Einstein's objections to Bohrs theories.
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Quantum physics: The EPR experiment from 2008-09-03T21:26:21
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: The EPR experiment from 2008-09-03T21:26:20
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment.
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Quantum physics: testing EPR for real from 2008-09-03T21:25:21
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: testing EPR for real from 2008-09-03T21:25:20
The Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) thought experiment is tested for real in Geneva.
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Quantum physics: Concluding the debate from 2008-09-03T21:24:21
A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate.
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Transcript -- Quantum physics: Concluding the debate from 2008-09-03T21:24:20
A conclusion to the Einstein Bohr debate.
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Waves: fishermen and communications from 2008-09-03T21:22:21
Introducing fisherman and the science of waves.
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Transcript -- Waves: fishermen and communications from 2008-09-03T21:22:20
Introducing fisherman and the science of waves.
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Waves: Sound waves from 2008-09-03T21:21:21
A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea.
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Transcript -- Waves: Sound waves from 2008-09-03T21:21:20
A look at sound waves, how they can be focussed and traditional methods of transferring sound at sea.
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Waves: Electro magnetic waves from 2008-09-03T21:20:21
How radio waves work and their use at sea.
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Transcript -- Waves: Electro magnetic waves from 2008-09-03T21:20:20
How radio waves work and their use at sea.
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Waves: Make your own radio from 2008-09-03T21:19:21
How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves.
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Transcript -- Waves: Make your own radio from 2008-09-03T21:19:20
How to make your own radio and a closer look at electromagnetic waves.
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Transcript -- Waves: an ocean of EM radiation from 2008-09-03T21:18:20
A quick guide to wavelengths.
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Transcript -- Collisions: Accident investigation from 2008-09-03T21:17:20
A look at vehicle accident investigation by the police and how a knowledge of physics helps to understand what happens.
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Collisions: the CERN particle accelerator from 2008-09-03T21:16:21
A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva.
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Transcript -- Collisions: the CERN particle accelerator from 2008-09-03T21:16:20
A look at particle physics, collisions of atoms and CERN in Geneva.
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Transcript -- Collisions: the Hadron Collider from 2008-09-03T21:15:20
The Hadron collider at CERN.
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Motion: Firing a cannonball from a moving train from 2008-09-03T21:14:21
A look at the motion of a cannonball when fired from a moving train.
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Transcript -- Motion: Firing a cannonball from a moving train from 2008-09-03T21:14:20
A look at the motion of a cannonball when fired from a moving train.
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Relativity: Einstein and Athletics from 2008-09-03T21:13:21
Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time.
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Transcript -- Relativity: Einstein and Athletics from 2008-09-03T21:13:20
Transcript -- Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time.
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Transcript -- Relativity: Einstein and Athletics from 2008-09-03T21:13:20
Transcript -- Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time.
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Transcript -- Relativity: Einstein and Athletics from 2008-09-03T21:13:20
Einstein's theory of special relativity that speed slows down time.
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