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Episode 146 - Things that...go fast
Date:30/03/2009
What do a drag racing car, a track cyclist, a cheetah and a beam of light all have in common? They all travel really, really fast! But how fast is FAST? Join Dr Rob as he puts his foot to the floor and SCOPES out all the science behind things that…Go Fast
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Fast 101
There are lots of fast things in the world from animals to man made machines like cars and space shuttles. Dr Rob investigates the world of fast moving things.
Experiment- Accelerometer
When something is moving it can usually speed up or slow down. Well Julia shows you how to make your very own accelerometer that allows you to detect acceleration and deceleration in a moving object.
TO WATCH ACCELEROMETER EXPERIMENT CLICK HERE
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Drag Racing
There is no doubt that drag cars go very fast. Phil Lamattina a drag car driver invites you into the world of drag racing, exploring the science behind these fast cars.
Sprint Cycling
Sprint cycling is a fast competitive sport, with riders reaching speeds greater than 80 kilometres per hour. Craig Colduck a sports scientist from the Australian Institute of Sport will share with you how he helps elite athletes reach their full potential in the velodrome.
Animal Speedsters
In nature some animals are built for speed, and on land the cheetah is King. Trena Carney, cheetah keeper at Monarto Zoo explains how and why these animals are so fast.
Synchrotron
Anton Tadich a Beamline Scientist from the Australian Synchrotron explains how they are using the speed of electrons to help perform scientific experiments.
So strap yourself in for a fast episode where Dr. Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE!
