How Wheels Really Work | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

What part of a moving train is going backward while the train is going forwards? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the physics of wheels and how they move us. Did you know that when you’re driving there is a part of your car that’s going 0 mph? Find out the physics that’s happening in your wheels. What part of the car is going twice the speed? Learn how the wheels of trains and different wheel shapes. Is there only one usable shape for a wheel? Video Credits: Rolling motion animation | Radium https://youtu.be/PWvIYU_Z8z8 Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF 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 00:00 - Interesting Things About Wheels 02:00 - Parts of the Wheel 05:18 - Train on the Rails 10:05 - Triangle Wheels