Break It Down: Gravity
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesElevators move the equivalent of the world's population every 72 hours, but how safe are they? In this episode, experts test the strength of cables against gravitational pull with surprising results. Find out what it takes to work against the force of gravity. Part of the "Break It Down" series.
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Runtime: 22 minutes 35 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2006
- Producer/Distributor: Cerebellum Corporation
- Series: Break It Down
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