How water behaves when gravity ceases to pull it down
In short: Watch Kevin Fong experience the unearthly sensation of microgravity aboard a parabolic flight. This video explores how liquids behave in weightless environments, providing a glimpse into the physics that govern life on the International Space Station.
The video documents experiments conducted during a parabolic flight, often called a 'vomit comet.' These flights simulate microgravity by moving in steep peaks and troughs. Because microgravity is a fundamental characteristic of life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), understanding these fluid dynamics is essential for space science.
Christmas Lecturer Kevin Fong performs simple tests to observe water's properties when it is no longer bound by Earth's gravity. The content is part of 'A Place Called Space,' a 2015 Royal Institution series that uses animations and expert interviews to explore the human experience and cultural significance of space travel.
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