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Video of the Day – 4/16/13 (Dark Energy)

Daily Video — “Dark Energy

Quick hit from the Open University today that looks at the concept of Dark Energy.  Dark Energy is that mysterious force that somehow works to keep the universe together, even as it continually expands.  Learn how Albert Einstein first proposed such an idea, was proven incorrect by Edward Hubble, then proven right again in the 1990s.

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Posted by on April 16, 2013 in Daily Video

 

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Video of the Day – 4/4/13 (The Tides)

Daily Video — “The Tides

This video from Minute Physics gives a brief overview of how the tides and tidal forces work in relation to the Earth and the moon, as well as how the gravitational forces affect both.

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Video of the Day – 3/12/13 (Why the Solar System Can Exist)

Daily Video — Why the Solar System Can Exist

Today’s video gives a thorough, but fast explanation of the forces that help keep the orbits of the planets stable — making sure that they don’t either fly off into space or fall into the sun.

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Posted by on March 12, 2013 in Daily Video

 

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Video of the Day – 2/20/13 (Centrifugal Force)

Daily Video — Centrifugal Force

Learn the difference between centrifugal and centripetal forces and the misconceptions about each in today’s video.

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Posted by on February 20, 2013 in Daily Video

 

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