Some physics misconceptions arise due to the fact that in our everyday world, air resistance and friction are always present. By taking an experiment into a “zero gravity” or “micro gravity” situation, we can often greatly reduce the effect of these undesired forces and dispel misconceptions.
I offer up these links from various space missions because they are “outta this world.”
Special thanks to Jennifer Groppe from Maret School in Washington, D.C., for submitting all these video links. If you have video links you'd like to share, please email them with a brief description to Diane Riendeau at [email protected].
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