Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Force vs. Pressure

Force and Pressure...are they the same thing? On this StarTalk explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate force vs. pressure.

Neil explains how, although in colloquial terms there are many different meanings, force and pressure have precise definitions and equations in physics. What is force? You’ll learn how force is created and why it’s all about balance vs. imbalance.

What is pressure? Neil tells us why pressure needs force. We discuss how pressure makes things like snow shoes able to work. Lastly, you’ll learn how pressure works when it comes to tornadoes, explosives, and the destruction they can cause.

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[AlipashaSadri]

Physics lessons from Neil, life lessons from Chuck!

[kakarroto]

The best duo on YouTube. I could watch these all day.

[ThatNerdChris]

I love this channel! I've seen almost every episode. 😁

[genghiskhan]

I just started watching but I really didn’t realize how much humor helped me learn, this is a really funny

[MultiMightyQuinn]

I love how much love he shows in his explanations. That man truly loves his field, and that's infectious to watch. Thanks StarTalk and Mr. Tyson!

[timdowney]

The cutting knife—sharp vs dull—is a great analogy.

[mrlowie]

Neil D'grasse Tyson just called Polar Bears big mofos that just made my day

[adrianscarlett]

"Use the pressure, Luke"...

[TreyM]

Always love Dr. Tyson’s enthusiasm in how he explains everything. You da man too Chuck

[ZeldaClau]

I love how proud Chuck looks when he's made Neil laugh!

[jarrettludolph]

I'm taking physics, and sometimes I know all about a unit before we even get to it thanks to Neil and chuck Thank you guys

[missartist]

I could literally listen to Neil DeGrasse Tyson talk about anything for days

[fraliexb]

Is that why I was always told to open windows if you're having a tornado watch? To help keep the air pressure equal.

[Chimeratech]

I wished my HS teachers showed me this explanation. Thanks Neil!

[marcoalaniz]

After watching star talk every episode and feeling like an astrophysicist now

[RaynJaneya]

Spotter: you were supposed to bring balance to the force!!

[MariaValenciaVergara]

2:16 am. Death tired. Need to go to b... Oh look! Neil and Chuck made another video! 🎉🎉

[thafunky]

Why do I pay thousand of dollars for college when I can just Learn everything here In these explainers

[human_qubit]

I can proudly say that this is pretty much the only startalk video in which I knew almost everything he taught beforehand. He has blown my mind with how little I knew about the things I thought I knew about, in almost every other video.

Love from India, Dr. Tyson. 🇮🇳💗

[Lou-Phil]

I literally laughed at this episode multiple times. You two are excellent together. @ChuckNice that was a perfect “pressure” example.