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#18 DISCLAIMER: DO NOT LICK FROZEN FLAGPOLES

#18 DISCLAIMER: DO NOT LICK FROZEN FLAGPOLES

FromReference Frames


#18 DISCLAIMER: DO NOT LICK FROZEN FLAGPOLES

FromReference Frames

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When Flick is triple dog dared to touch his tongue to the frozen flagpole in his school's courtyard, it's his honor on the line. With his friends watching, he cautiously places his tongue on the pole, before realizing (a moment too late) that the warmth of his body is not enough to keep his saliva unfrozen and separate from the pole. In this episode we learn about temperature, in particular the phenomenon of conduction!Topics of Discussion:Apologies to MattDiscussions of DisclaimersAn update on some movies we've seenRalphie's Frozen Friends (and why Flick can't Let It Go)A Boy Named FlickConduction!Wetsuits!The return of the Ant Man (and the physics of Pym particles)Catch us out? Let us know! @podcastframes
Released:
Aug 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Reference Frames is a Physics podcast in which co-hosts Ian and Will seek to educate and entertain listeners about various Physics principles by using easy-to-understand popular media.Tweet at us with your Physics thoughts and questions! @PodcastFrames