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# Physics

The poop emoji hides a deeper truth about physics, study reveals

Why does the "poop emoji" look the way it does? Physics has the answer: as most animals defecate downward, each new coil falls a shorter distance, naturally forming the familiar tapered swirl.

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Refractor ·last mo.

The poop emoji hides a deeper truth about physics, study reveals

Why does the "poop emoji" look the way it does? Physics has the answer: as most animals defecate downward, each new coil falls a shorter distance, naturally forming the familiar tapered swirl.

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SlashGear ·last mo.

How Do Airbags Deploy So Quickly In A Crash? The Physics, Explained - SlashGear

How Do Airbags Deploy So Quickly In A Crash? The Physics, Explained Front airbags have been required in new passenger vehicles since the 1999 model year.

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SlashGear ·last mo.

What Is The 110-20 Rule For Towing & How Does Physics Play A Part In It? - SlashGear

What Is The 110-20 Rule For Towing & How Does Physics Play A Part In It? For some drivers, safely towing a trailer or camper can be a pretty routine process, especially if they do it regularly.

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SlashGear ·last mo.

How Weight Distribution Can Affect Your Driving: The Physics Explained - SlashGear

How Weight Distribution Can Affect Your Driving: The Physics Explained When we talk about the performance and driving characteristics of a car, lots of things can make or break the experience.

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SlashGear ·2 mo. ago

When Should You Actually Start Braking To Stop Your Car? Here's What The Physics Says

If you've ever ridden in a car with someone that waits until the very last moment to apply the brakes, you know how stressful it can be. You may have even hit an imaginary brake of your own, just out of pure instinct.

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SlashGear ·2 mo. ago

Tire Physics Explains Why Cold Tires Destroy Your MPG

Rolling resistance is a way to measure how much energy your tires use as they roll down a street or highway. It's something you should always know.

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SlashGear ·2 mo. ago

Why A Gentle Breeze Can Wreck Your MPG: Headwind Physics Explained

Aerodynamics affects a car's top speed and fuel economy, among other metrics, and so car manufacturers try to make their vehicles as aerodynamically "slippery" as possible.