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Robot Astronomy Talk Show: The Mass of Asteroids

Cameron Diaz teaches Robot IR-2 (Ed Wasser) how astronomers can measure the mass of asteroids from tremendous distances. Specifically, it describes the formula "F=ma" and how it can be used in conjunction with measurements of the "Yarkovsky Effect," a force that can push around asteroids & other objects in space.

English
  • Originally Aired February 27, 2013
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network YouTube
  • Created July 11, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Ed Wasser Guest Star
Cameron Diaz Guest Star