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What Happens When a Marshmallow Hits Earth at Light Speed?
Imagine a marshmallow meteorite hurtling towards Earth at 99.9% the speed of light, or 299,792 km/s (186,282 mps). How would this sweet space object begin its descent? Would it disintegrate mid-air, or what if it actually made contact with Earth?
00:00: Introduction to marshmallows
02:39: Discussion on light speed
03:32: Concept of S’mores in space
05:10: Understanding slow motion
06:51: Exploring marshmallow meteorites
02:39: Discussion on light speed
03:32: Concept of S’mores in space
05:10: Understanding slow motion
06:51: Exploring marshmallow meteorites
#Marshmallow #LightSpeed #Meteorite #Space #ChelyabinskMeteor
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By What IfImagine a marshmallow meteorite hurtling towards Earth at 99.9% the speed of light, or 299,792 km/s (186,282 mps). How would this sweet space object begin its descent? Would it disintegrate mid-air, or what if it actually made contact with Earth?
00:00: Introduction to marshmallows
02:39: Discussion on light speed
03:32: Concept of S’mores in space
05:10: Understanding slow motion
06:51: Exploring marshmallow meteorites
02:39: Discussion on light speed
03:32: Concept of S’mores in space
05:10: Understanding slow motion
06:51: Exploring marshmallow meteorites
#Marshmallow #LightSpeed #Meteorite #Space #ChelyabinskMeteor
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