Dr. Carlson's Science Theater

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Thermal Conduction - Episode 19 Dec 19, 2006

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Ever boil water in a paper cup? The power of fire and flames is harnessed to explain how heat can move around in:
Science Theater Episode 19: Thermal Conduction

Buoyancy - Episode 18 Nov 21, 2006

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Why do you feel "lighter" when you are floating around in a tub of water? What does that have to do with bringing home balloons in your car? Find out the answers in:
Science Theater Episode 18: Buoyancy

Can't see the videos? Nov 13, 2006

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The Bernoulli Effect - Episode 17 Nov 02, 2006

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Want the fastest way to redecorate a tree using toilet paper? Use Science! Specifically, use the Bernoulli Effect - one of the principles involved in helping airplanes fly!
Science Theater Episode 17: The Bernoulli Effect

Circular Motion - Episode 16 Oct 11, 2006

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What do merry-go-rounds have to do with artificial gravity? Lean about the science of spinning when Dr. Carlson talks about circular motion and the centripetal force.

Science Theater Episode 16: Circular Motion

Fun with a Vacuum - Episode 15 Sep 27, 2006

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If you have an empty jar, is it really empty? Take all the air out of it and you have a vacuum. When the pressure drops due to a vacuum, everything begins to behave in strange ways. Watch and see!
Science Theater Episode 15: Fun with a Vacuum

Inertia, Newton's First Law - Episode 14 Sep 12, 2006

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If you want to move it, you have to push it! Things don't change their movement on their own, and scientists often call this the Law of Inertia. Watch as Dr. Carlson shows off an amazing series of demonstrations where things don't move!
Science Theater Episode 14: Inertia - Newton's 1st Law

The Return of Density - Episode 13 Aug 30, 2006

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Some things float in water and others sink, but can the same thing both float and sink? Better yet, Dr. Carlson demonstrates water that sinks in water.
Science Theater Episode 13: Density Changes

Density - Episode 12 Aug 15, 2006

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Long-time viewers realize that Dr. Carlson is dense. In this episode, dignity is again laid on the line as we find out exactly how dense is... Dr. Carlson.
Science Theater Episode 12: Density

Thermodynamics and Temperature - Episode 11 Aug 01, 2006

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Is nothing as thrilling as watching ice melt? Why do metals feel cold, while wood feels warm to the touch? All this and more in...
Science Theater Episode 11: Thermodynamics and Temperature

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