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The Ultimate Shot: Will It Orbit or Escape?

The Ultimate Shot: Will It Orbit or Escape?

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What happens if you build the most powerful gun in the universe and fire it straight across the horizon? In this episode, Boni breaks down one of the oldest thought experiments in physics: Newton's Cannonball. We split the question in two to look at both a ridiculously powerful physical bullet and a high-powered laser. Grab your safety goggles as we explore orbital velocity, escape velocity, and why the Earth's atmosphere is the ultimate buzzkill for high-speed ballistics!

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