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Can you solve the helicopter riddle?

The story of a controversial physics question on the qualifying exam for the 2014 US Physics Olympiad team. How does a uniform cable beneath a helicopter hang?

English
  • Originally Aired October 9, 2025
  • Runtime 2 minutes
  • Special Position Airs after season 2024
  • Network #shorts YouTube
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story No
  • Created October 9, 2025 by
    Kocha
  • Modified October 9, 2025 by
    Kocha