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. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio "Black Swan” & "White Swan" limited edition serigraph prints by Coast Salish artist Jane Kwatleematt Marston. For more information about this artist and her work, visit Inuit Gallery of Vancouver https://inuit.com/. FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson


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