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Neil's Most Obscure Explainer

2025-03-20 Science & Technology
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What is harmonic motion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the physics behind the movement of pendulums, rubber bands, and springs. Plus, Chuck takes a stab at calculus! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Harmonic Motion 00:36 - Forces That Get Weaker with Distance 01:33 - Forces that Get Stronger with Distance 03:27 - Trigonometry and Harmonic Oscillators 6:46 - Examples of Harmonic Motion 7:52 - PENDULUMS Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson

Top Comments (10)

@RajDikole-yd3yp 2025-03-20

the explainer gets 1000x better when Chuck is there

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@ummon 2025-03-20

We're all here to cheer for Chuck answering physics questions.

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@PanicSatanic 2025-03-20

Why is every topic so joyous when Chuck is in the house?

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@Wes.l-_-l 2025-03-20

You guys are truly smart to include chuck. Its like using the psychology of seeing someone have an emotion and having that emotion in a positive way. Instead of a maliciously manipulative way like commercials When we see chuck learn something, it reinforces our feeling of learning something

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@Tyrandus89 2025-03-20

I love the genuine excitement that you can see build in Dr. Tyson as Chuck is connecting the dots and not just learning the information, but as he develops a true understanding of it. He loves to watch people figure it out, and I know he's mentioned it's one of his favorite things to see.

226 6 replies
@StarTalk 2025-03-20

What’s your favorite example of harmonic motion- pendulums, springs, or something outta this world?

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@michaelccopelandsr7120 2025-03-20

A new StarTalk!! All is right with the world.

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@iKathrada 2025-03-20

"That was the Swiss" Chuck: "Understandable. Have a nice day"

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@Messorem512 2025-03-22

I know Chuck doesn't know me, but I am so proud of his transformation from stumbling over himself to answer Neil's questions, to figuring out the answer himself. We have watched you grow in your knowledge and understanding over time. Good job Chuck! Keep learning!

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@bagelssmellgreat 2025-03-20

We have Chuck doing calculus before GTA6. Keep igniting curiosity in all of us!

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