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NBC News Learn: Biomechanics of Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt holds the world record for being the fastest man alive. Runners require an incredible amount of strength because the stronger their muscles are the more strength they have to exert and push off the ground as they run. -
NBC News Learn: The Impact of Jenny Simpson
Olympic athlete, Jenny Simpson was injured after the 2008 Olympics as a direct result of repeated stress on her legs and feet from running. The risk of injury for runners is higher for their joints and bottom torso because of the constant impact of forces on their bodies. -
Curious George: Curious George, Personal Trainer
George helps one of his friends prepare for a race by becoming her personal trainer. -
Martha Speaks: Mad Dog Martha
Martha gets arrested for something he didn't do. This video explains that you will get in trouble for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the result would be going to jail. -
Parks and Recreation: Leslie is Running for Govenor
Leslie and Ben are trying to decide who should run for govenor. Ben understands that it is is a dream that Leslie has always had, and lets her run instead of him. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Andy Griffith Show: Running Away
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Opie decides to run away from home but doesn't know how to go about doing it. Andy uses reverse psychology to convince Opie that he doesn't really want to run away after all. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Road Runner Show: Balloon Anvil
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Wile E. Coyote flies in a hot air ballon and attempts to hit the Road Runner from above with an anvil. His mission fails because he doesn't understand physics very well. This clip can also illustrate to students what isn't correct about cartoon physics. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Road Runner Show: Rolling Boulder
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In an attempt to harm the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote rolls a boulder in his path. His attempt is unsuccessful and quickly backfires in an unrealistic manner. This clip illustrates a violation of the conservation of energy. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Road Runner Show: Fan-powered Sail
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The Coyote attempts to outrun the Road Runner with his new device, but unfortunately it doesn't account for turning. The fan-powered sail illustrates a violation of Newton's Third Law of Motion. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Road Runner Show: Human Cannonball
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In a violation of the conservation of momentum, Wile E. Coyote launches himself out of a canon with the hope that it will help him catch the Road Runner.
