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