Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Physics of Collisions

How does a collision cause an explosion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain elastic versus inelastic collisions. Why do some objects bounce and others don’t?

We break down different types of elastic and inelastic collisions. Where does the kinetic energy go? Learn the physics of rollercoasters, car accidents, and how meteor impact result in a giant explosion.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Collisions
00:28 - Elastic Collisions
1:38 - Inelastic Collisions
3:47 - Kinetic v. Potential Energy
5:05 - When Inelastic Becomes Explosive

[StarTalk]

What's your favorite inelastic collision?

[VictorKwatri]

"I have a lil pouch with 2 balls too"😂😂😂
Chuck kills me

[Cragified]

Chuck Nice has made Star Talk the gem it is as much as Neil has. Having both the humor while at the same time being genuinely interested in learning the science.

[nathanieljackson]

"It's not the fall that kills you. It's the sudden stop."

[tj_enju]

lol... didn't expect that ending...

[davidl.]

The restraint by Chuck to just not go all in on Neil's 2 black balls is amazing!!😂😂

[foxshot]

"I have a little pouch with two balls too"😁

[DustinDawind]

2:06 And her I thought this was a family show. 🤣

[QuickcatMK]

Chucks sense of humor is unmatched. 😂😂😂 nice video.

[binicypher]

You should do explainer always as much as possible Dr Neal I love those, respect for you both
And chuck you make it delight

[mikeh]

8:04... you could say that Neil "softballed" that joke to Chuck 😄

[nimrodsmusic]

Niel, your response to T Howard was perfect, eloquent and educational while being respectful. You continue to live up to the admiration the public gives you. Thank you for being a bright light among educators.

[ABsnova]

This whole video i couldn't stop thinking about balls jokes lol

[nicolasiensen]

We can also notice that the ball that bounces makes less noise when it hits the board than the one that doesn't bounce. The louder noise produced by the ball that doesn't bounce is kinetic energy being converted into sound waves.

[jenniferlabathe]

Ladies and Gentlemen? We just watched Chuck Nice holding Neil Degrease Tysons Balls. I thought this was a family show.

[savagepro]

3:18 each time the ball hits the board some energy is converted to . . . SOUND energy -->> Basic High School Physics!

[chinedunduaguba]

"I have a little bag with two balls too"

Yeah, that caught me unawares too

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[jmreasor]

I hope Chuck reads the comments, cause he is such an awesome co host and works so well with Tyson, I could listen to then two for hours

[isatousarr]

The physics of collision is a fascinating study of how objects interact upon impact. It involves concepts like momentum, energy transfer, and the forces at play during a collision. Understanding these principles helps us analyze everything from car crashes to cosmic

[ZenHulk]

Damn, college came rushing back, engineering 101. Wow 1992 was a long time ago, thanks guys for making me feel old. If things come back around is that bumping planet coming back around soon, hopefully around November 5th 2024.