WWTV x NDT = The Science of Boating (S2E3)

How do big ships float? How can a small propellor move big boats so fast? Why don't the doors in locks collapse under the pressure of an entire lake?
01:28 - Buoyancy - Why do big ships float?
03:42 - Friction - How can small propellers move big boats?
06:19 - Ocean Levels - How much of the Statue of Liberty will be underwater??
08:03 - The Origin of the "Nautical Mile"
10:47 - Do boats float better in salt water?
11:30 - Tidal Friction - How Nova Scotia is pushing the moon away (seriously!)
15:34 - Water Pressure - How do locks hold back entire rivers?
17:19 - Hydrogen power - Can you isolate H from H20 to power vessels?
19:25 - The beauty of the bridge
Neil deGrasse Tyson, - astrophysicist, best-selling author, and host of the ‪@StarTalk‬ podcast - joins us on board the "pocket cruiser" with answers to questions like this and some, shall we say, fitness critiques of Steve and constant reminders of his academic prowess in High School Physics class!
This was the 3rd episode of Water Ways' second season.
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[@jasonhorne3951]

Great Job Bull.

[@wanitameed965]

Well done Steven. Enjoyed this education

[@WaterWaysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Neil is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge

[@davidpenlington2753]

Excellent

[@Yolo.81]

NDT!!! He's amazing and this is so cool. Great episode!! No offence to Season 1 but this looks amazing, like a US TV show.

[@WaterWaysTV]

None taken? 😂 (Thanks!)