EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 4 MIN
The 3 B's Podcast: Aerodynamic Decay in Microgravity
from 3B’s World Podcast · host Unlimited production and Three B’s World
What happens to an arrow fired in zero gravity if the air is still there? Host Boni removes gravity from the equation to isolate the physics of aerodynamic drag. We track the arrow's journey from a high-velocity projectile to a drifting object, explaining why air resistance is powerful at high speeds but surprisingly weak at low speeds. A fascinating look at how fluid dynamics works when the ground doesn't get in the way.
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What happens to an arrow fired in zero gravity if the air is still there? Host Boni removes gravity from the equation to isolate the physics of aerodynamic drag. We track the arrow's journey from a high-velocity projectile to a drifting object, explaining why air resistance is powerful at high speeds but surprisingly weak at low speeds. A fascinating look at how fluid dynamics works when the ground doesn't get in the way.
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