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5 science lessons from The Simpsons
How everyone’s favourite animated sitcom has been teaching us the wonders of science for over 25 years…
1. The conservation of angular momentum
During a field trip gone wrong, Principal Skinner uses this physics principle to rotate a crate full of pianos that are about to squash Ralph.
Principal Skinner starts running in a circle to impart angular momentum to the crate (via GIPHY)
Angular momentum is a measure of an object’s tendency to continue to spin, and is a property that all rotating or orbiting objects have.
What is important is that angular momentum cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred.
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By running in a circle, Skinner transfers angular momentum to the crate, causing it to rotate. (“How The Test Was Won” – season 20, episode 11)
The crate spins, saving the oblivious Ralph from getting squished by a falling piano! (via GIPHY)