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Shedding Light on Motion: Newton's Second Law (Episode 7)

39 minutes 49 seconds

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Closeup of men in skydiving gear. They hold on to a bar as they hang high in the air. Title card reads, "Shedding light on motion, Episode 7. Newton's second law."

Newton's second law states that when a constant force acts on a massive body, it causes it to accelerate. This episode explores the principles of force, direction, and acceleration. Part of the "Shedding Light on Motion" series.

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Runtime: 39 minutes 49 seconds

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