Science Max: Experiments at Large

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Season 3, Episode 3

Phil experiments with the Magnus effect, gyroscopic precession and pushing string.

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Trebuchet
S3 E1 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil uses a trebuchet to hurl pumpkins and explains the history of the giant, lever-based catapult.

Hydraulics
S3 E2 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Using a small, syringe-powered hydraulic arm, Phil learns how to use hydraulics to crush stuff.

Rotation
S3 E3 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil experiments with the Magnus effect, gyroscopic precession and pushing string.

Geodesic Dome
S3 E4 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil tries to make domes, gets the record in cup-stacking and builds a cube of pencils.

Slime
S3 E5 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil demonstrates how many things are made out of long chains of molecules.

Antacid Rocket
S3 E6 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil makes rockets using antacid tablets and water; Phil uses chemistry to make light.

Pumpkin Drop
S3 E7 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil conducts an egg drop experiment, with pumpkins.

Gravity Boat
S3 E8 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil tries to max out a boat that propels itself using nothing but water and gravity.

Friction Slide
S3 E9 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil conducts experiments that involve friction.

Mousetrap Boat
S3 E10 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil explores how to make things go using propulsion and inertia.

Air Surfing
S3 E11 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Air is a fluid, just like water that can be surfed on with a tumblewing.

Nucleation Fountain
S3 E12 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Experiments include mixing diet cola with mints, pulling an egg into a flash, and more.

Rube Goldberg Machine
S3 E13 • 21m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

Phil builds a Rube Goldberg machine and learns a lot about different kinds of forces.

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  • The science of everyday -- and some not-so-everyday -- things, covering a full range of subjects, including ecology, biology, chemistry and physics.
  • GenreKids
  • Seasons3
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