Fire in ZERO-G!!

Resource Type
Instructional Resource
Subjects
Science
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Fire in ZERO-G!!

In a zero-g plane I experimented with flames and slinkies with surprising results.

Check out e-penser's video: http://ve42.co/EPzeroG

Check out Physicsgirl's video: http://ve42.co/PGzeroG

Thanks to Novespace: http://ve42.co/novespace

Special thanks to Patreon Supporters:

Tony Fadell, Donal Botkin, Nick Luchsinger, Jeff Straathof, Zach Mueller, Ron Neal, Nathan Hansen

The zero-g plane allows for a lot of experiments to be conducted without the expense of getting equipment into orbit. Apparently 80% of microgravity research can be performed in a zero-gravity plane, which is much cheaper than going to space. The flame from the lighter seemed much lazier in zero-g because without weight there is no buoyant force and therefore no convection. This makes the process of combustion more challenging because it's difficult for oxygen to reach the fuel.

Music from the Epidemic Sound: http://ve42.co/epidemic

"Serene Story 2" "In Orbit 2"

Author
Dr. Derek Muller
Publisher
Veritasium

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