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- Science of Stupid
- Season 4
- Episode 17
Elasticity and Archery
Science of Stupid - S4 - E17
Some chucklesome archery helps to decode the art of shooting an arrow, using elastic energy to nail the target.
Science of Stupid: Season 4 - 34 Episode s
4x1 - Ice Ice Baby...But Dry Ice?
July 11, 2016
Using hilarious examples of brave souls who rush where angels fear to tread, Manish Paul defines the perfect formula to avoid 'Dry Ice Disasters'.
4x2 - Nose Wheelie Aka Stoppie
July 12, 2016
Delve into Manish Paul's garage of scientific disclosures to avoid nose dives while attempting a stoppie.
4x3 - How To Get the Perfect Ten
July 13, 2016
Manish Paul proves that amateur gymnasts must get their basics right or would definitely be catapulted to the hall of shame.
4x4 - To Hammer or Not to Hammer?
July 14, 2016
Thor fans should definitely pay heed to Manish Paul's scientific disclosures before using 'the Hammer'.
4x5 - Jumping Jills Went Up the ...
July 15, 2016
Manish Paul prescribes the right dose of science and fun to trampoline enthusiasts.
4x6 - Landing the Perfect Stunt
July 17, 2016
Friction and centre of mass help us decode the skill of smooth skiing while the importance of landing angle is showcased by some rookie stunt riders.
4x7 - Drifting Is No Child's Play
July 19, 2016
An avid series of misadventures demystify the importance of the traction-inertia synergy while drifting.
4x8 - The Scientific Way of Wrestling!
July 20, 2016
Manish Paul decrypts the secrets of wrestling manoeuvres using applied physics and awry examples.
4x9 - Becoming a Space Hopper
July 21, 2016
Manish Paul proves that space hopping often results in some hilarious outcomes unless we understand the science behind the fun activity.
4x10 - Trampoline Flips
July 22, 2016
Unravel the mystery of trampoline flips as Manish Paul defines the perfect angular velocity to execute the acrobatic feat.
4x11 - Hoverboarding to Glory
July 25, 2016
Dunderheads prove that sidelining dynamic equilibrium costs dearly while trying to balance on a hoverboard.
4x12 - For Skiers and Dirt Bikers
July 26, 2016
Decipher the science behind a hassle-free dirt biking experience. Also, find out what it takes to become a skiing expert.
4x13 - Behind That Perfect Flip
July 27, 2016
Mindless misadventures unravel that the laws of the projectile motion can either make or break a perfect flip and a throw.
4x14 - Want to Fly High?
July 28, 2016
Understand the science behind these tricky stunts and learn how to look cool while flyboarding and spinning like a pro.
4x15 - Acing the Trickiest!
July 29, 2016
From acing the caster board to some triumphant Airflares techniques, the law of physics undoubtedly decodes them all!
4x16 - Keen Yet Comic
July 31, 2016
Manish Paul provides keen yet comic insight into the changes of state in substances both physical and chemical.
4x17 - Elasticity and Archery
August 1, 2016
Some chucklesome archery helps to decode the art of shooting an arrow, using elastic energy to nail the target.
4x18 - The Art of Overtaking
August 2, 2016
In a hurry or in a race? Manish Paul uses epic fails to showcase the importance of 'optimal racing line' while overtaking on the road.
4x19 - Sports Special
August 3, 2016
In this sports special episode, grab the skills on how to perform well in different games.
4x20 - Becoming the Dragon
August 4, 2016
Decode the laws of physics behind fire breathing with the help of some painful misadventures captured on cam.
4x21 - Bend it Like the Bubble
August 5, 2016
Learn how 'bubble football' is a sport, where elastic collision and momentum are vital to score a goal or settle scores.
4x22 - Champagne, Shaken Not Stirred
August 7, 2016
A champagne bottle contains more philosophy than all the books in the world. Learn the scientific way to uncork the bottle of celebrations with Manish Paul.
4x23 - No Smoke Without Fire
August 8, 2016
Fire and gunpowder don't sleep together, mostly. Daredevils on Science of Stupid teach how to handle fire with their potent combination of heat, fuel and oxygen.
4x24 - Thou Shall Climb the Mountain
August 10, 2016
Manish Paul showcases the fate of some unfortunate mountaineers, who ignore the scientific commandments of frictional force and centre of mass while climbing.
4x25 - Stupid Is as Stupid Dances
August 11, 2016
The villagers of 'Stupidpur' party all night with their unfortunate swagger, only to be undone by the laws of physics.
4x26 - Surfing on Sand
August 14, 2016
Does 'Boogie Boarding' ring a bell when one talks about sand dunes? Catch the scientific recipe of acing the thrilling sport.
4x27 - Get Set, Float!
August 15, 2016
Mr. Bean has stiff competition from budding beans as they fail to use scientific principles while trying to slide on water.
4x28 - The Grind to Perfection
August 16, 2016
Acing the Grind on a BMX bike is much easier by applying scientific principles unless one is hell-bent on making their orthopedist rich.
4x29 - Ahoy! A Buoyant Trick
August 17, 2016
Keen on saving a drowning damsel in distress? Learn the Archimedes principles of buoyancy to overcome the obstacles in the water.
4x30 - Lever-manai
August 18, 2016
Some mistimed endeavours showcase the indisputable importance of pivot point and applied force while using a simple lever.
4x31 - Flips and Flops
August 19, 2016
Some painful flop attempts demystify the art of the horizontal flips as rookies take a shot at the acrobatic feat.
4x32 - Flag Poling and Its Vices
August 21, 2016
Hilarious misadventures enlist the vices of attempting 'human flag poling' without a scientific plan of execution.
4x33 - Understanding Projectile Motion!
August 22, 2016
Manish Paul decodes the secrets of projectile motion through some hilariously awry misadventures captured on cam.
4x34 - Sacked by the Side-car
August 23, 2016
Manish Paul explains the science of centrifugal force as motorcyclists with side-cars commit hilarious blunders.