Dexa/Neil deGrasse Tyson

Aerodynamics and Friction

Laurie explains how dimples on golf balls reduce drag, allowing them to travel further. Neil and Laurie delve into the concept of skin friction on aircraft surfaces, causing kinetic energy to transform into heat at high speeds.

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Sticky Science: The Force Be With You with Neil deGrasse Tyson
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