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Can Being Underwater Protect You From Bullets?
Dive into the intriguing world of underwater bullet dodging in this episode of "The Short Answer" titled "Can Being Underwater Protect You From Bullets?" We explore the cinematic trope of heroes escaping gunfire by plunging into the depths and unravel the science behind this phenomenon.
Remember the iconic opening scene of Saving Private Ryan? Soldiers leaping into the water to escape a rain of bullets. But is there any truth to the Hollywood depiction? Join us as we break down the concept of drag—the force that opposes an object's movement through water—and its impact on bullets.
Delve into the factors influencing drag, including bullet type, velocity, and the density of the fluid. Discover the Mythbusters' take on the bullet-proof potential of water and their experiments with various firearms. Real-life scenarios are rarely as straightforward as movies portray, and we explore the angles (literally!) to understand the dynamics of underwater bullet resistance.
So, can being underwater truly protect you from bullets? Find out in this episode, where science meets action, and myths are busted. It turns out, Hollywood magic might have a touch of scientific accuracy after all!
Music Credits:
Mystery by Stereo_Color/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/mystery-R7UJZ3B
Curious Pizzicato by AlexUnderTheSky/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/curious-pizzicato-6WX93JK
Discovery by alexbird/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/discovery-UDAY3WN
References:
https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1919174
https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/50584?show=full
https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/84284?show=full
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/can-being-underwater-protect-you-from-bullets.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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By ScienceABCDive into the intriguing world of underwater bullet dodging in this episode of "The Short Answer" titled "Can Being Underwater Protect You From Bullets?" We explore the cinematic trope of heroes escaping gunfire by plunging into the depths and unravel the science behind this phenomenon.
Remember the iconic opening scene of Saving Private Ryan? Soldiers leaping into the water to escape a rain of bullets. But is there any truth to the Hollywood depiction? Join us as we break down the concept of drag—the force that opposes an object's movement through water—and its impact on bullets.
Delve into the factors influencing drag, including bullet type, velocity, and the density of the fluid. Discover the Mythbusters' take on the bullet-proof potential of water and their experiments with various firearms. Real-life scenarios are rarely as straightforward as movies portray, and we explore the angles (literally!) to understand the dynamics of underwater bullet resistance.
So, can being underwater truly protect you from bullets? Find out in this episode, where science meets action, and myths are busted. It turns out, Hollywood magic might have a touch of scientific accuracy after all!
Music Credits:
Mystery by Stereo_Color/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/mystery-R7UJZ3B
Curious Pizzicato by AlexUnderTheSky/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/curious-pizzicato-6WX93JK
Discovery by alexbird/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/discovery-UDAY3WN
References:
https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1919174
https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/50584?show=full
https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/84284?show=full
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/can-being-underwater-protect-you-from-bullets.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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