Friction (S03E08)
S03E08
Resistance is a force that hinders motion and transforms kinetic energy into thermal energy. For instance, when your bike tires meet the pavement, the resistance between them decreases your speed. Additionally, there is resistance found in the metal components of the wheel's hub at the center. The interaction between the tire’s rubber and fibers also generates resistance as they bend and rotate. This is why your bike comes to a halt when you stop pedaling. Surfaces that are rough produce greater resistance compared to smoother ones, like rubber sneakers on a polished basketball court versus metal skate blades on ice.
Show
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Episode
S03E08
Air Date
Mar 31, 1995
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Planets & Moons
S03E01
Pre-Inked Stamps, Cranberries, Cotton Yarn, Road Signs
S03E02
Pressure
S03E02
Combination Locks, Pottery, Recreational Vehicles, Erasers
S03E03
Plants
S03E03
Wheel Loaders, Vegetable Oil, Hand Tools, Cotton Swabs
S03E04
Rocks & Soil
S03E04
Temporary Metal Fences, Asphalt Shingles, Expanded Polystyrene Products, Hard Candies
S03E05
Energy
S03E05
Horse-drawn Carriages, Artificial Eyes, Dog and Cat Food, Mirrors
S03E06
Evolution
S03E06
Yogurt, Candles, Neon Signs, Bookbindings
S03E07
Water Cycle
S03E07
Prepared Mustard, Violins, Nuts and Bolts, Toilet Paper
S03E08
Fresh Cut Flowers, Adhesive Tape, Tofu, Lottery Tickets
S03E08
Friction
S03E09
Inflatable Watercraft, Couscous, Modelling Dough, Wicker Products
S03E09
Germs
S03E10
Wind Generators, PVC Gloves, Thermo-formed Glass, Fire Trucks
S03E10
Climates
S03E11
Radiators, Hatchery Chicks, Filo Pastry, Cross-Country Skis
S03E11
Waves
S03E12
Electric Baseboard Heaters, Moulded Pulp Containers, Chicken, Video Games
S03E12
Ocean Life
S03E13
Fire Fighter Boots, Garden Tools, Automated Machines, Gypsum Board
S03E13
Mammals
S03E14
Spinning Things
S03E15
Fish
S03E16
Human Transportation
S03E17
Wetlands
S03E18
Birds
S03E19
Populations
S03E20
Animal Locomotion