Why falling from 32 floors might be safer for a cat than seven
In short: Science communicator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explores counterintuitive phenomena, including the surprising physics behind why a higher fall can sometimes be safer for a cat than a shorter one.
In this session from The Royal Institution, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki addresses audience questions following his presentation. The discussion features an animated explanation of the physics governing feline falls, specifically investigating why falling from 32 floors might be safer for a cat than falling from only seven floors.
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