Physics Girl: Ballistic Ping Pong Ball vs. Tennis Ball at 450km/h!

14 minutes 55 seconds

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Host Dianna Cowern conducts various experiments with a ping pong cannon. She shoots a high-powered ping pong ball at different objects and discusses the physics behind the destruction caused by a speeding ping pong ball. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 14 minutes 55 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Physics Girl

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