The reason the slinky works this way is because the slinky is a spring. The bottom and top of the slinky are pulling towards each other.The middle does not feel this effect as much, so it falls slower than the top (which is being pulled down) and faster than the bottom (which is being pulled up).
My mind is slightly blown at the moment. I find it odd that the base of the slinky does not seem to fall until reached by top of the slinky. Is it because the force of gravity and that of the tension in the spring to pull it upwards are opposing one another in a way that prevents the movement until the tension is released as the spring meets up with the base? Sorry if I said something dumb.
@Ecnelis The slinky as a whole must accelerate downward and it should be near 9.81 m/s^2. I assume in this case, being that the slinky is shrinking, the center of mass is changing with respect to an inertial reference frame (the ground) simply because of that. In other words, the center of mass should be accelerating at about 9.81. But nonetheless, what you are saying sounds correct. That is if you were to cut it into n pieces, then there must be an equal opposing force for a net of 0.
@Ecnelis You're right. Very simple, actually. Gravity pulls the bottom down, the tension pulls it upwards with equal forces, thus preventing acceleration.
le goddamn add appeared right as it was dropping
schnarfel 1 week ago
Sure. Just float in mid air why don't you.
MrBorninthestates 3 weeks ago 3
Transformer?
DirtyLilWoodPusher 1 month ago
NICE 370Z
quzir 1 month ago
@quzir Nice comment rip off ;)
AosChris 3 weeks ago
The reason the slinky works this way is because the slinky is a spring. The bottom and top of the slinky are pulling towards each other.The middle does not feel this effect as much, so it falls slower than the top (which is being pulled down) and faster than the bottom (which is being pulled up).
Kyoshiirin 1 month ago
I am terrified beyond belief.
Rocknerd36 1 month ago
What in the ? Why didn't all of it fell at once?
GamingLikeMad 1 month ago
What sorcery is this?
JCryer32 1 month ago 4
I love when the advert comes up at 0:17 at ruins it for me.
PNECNE 1 month ago 2
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PNECNE 1 month ago
this is probably a jedi using the force...
Stehv128 1 month ago
must. find. slinky. now.
JBplusJBequalsHeArT 1 month ago
Damn it ads, popping up at 0:10 blocking the slinky,
luigitails100 1 month ago
why?
torilix 1 month ago
my ears!
pali4life48 1 month ago
Someone divided by zero at 0:20
geonerd 1 month ago
Fucking slinkies, how do they work?
Godfather91290 2 months ago
first im all like :) but now im all like :O
MariaJones101 2 months ago
sounds like Aphex Twin
korkowykorek 2 months ago
dude apply for a partnership
TheAcidLab 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
The reason he dropped his slinky was because he took an arrow in the knee, in case you were wondering.
deluxeassortment 2 months ago
But will it blend? That's the real question.
deluxeassortment 2 months ago
That's a nice 370z you have there.
AosChris 2 months ago
man, i sure do miss daily drop from the escapist
BlackandBlueMage 2 months ago
If you let go of the bottom of a slinky and let it hit a surface it sounds like a laser. o 3o.
ragnarok314159 2 months ago
It begins...
911Goofy 2 months ago
Play Requiem by Mozart in another tab. Where is your god now?!
StackCityEntOfficial 2 months ago 2
Hm, that's kinda weird and- OMG WTF WHERE IS THE 38TH SECOND UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Ayevee39 2 months ago
9/11
Wow67122 2 months ago
It is interesting to note that the bottom of the slinky stays in mid air until the rest of the slinky meets up. Amazing...
Linkzor24 2 months ago 2
IT JUST STAYS THERE!?!?!?!
TROLL PHYSICS
DeadManWalking669 2 months ago
My mind is slightly blown at the moment. I find it odd that the base of the slinky does not seem to fall until reached by top of the slinky. Is it because the force of gravity and that of the tension in the spring to pull it upwards are opposing one another in a way that prevents the movement until the tension is released as the spring meets up with the base? Sorry if I said something dumb.
Ecnelis 2 months ago
@Ecnelis The slinky as a whole must accelerate downward and it should be near 9.81 m/s^2. I assume in this case, being that the slinky is shrinking, the center of mass is changing with respect to an inertial reference frame (the ground) simply because of that. In other words, the center of mass should be accelerating at about 9.81. But nonetheless, what you are saying sounds correct. That is if you were to cut it into n pieces, then there must be an equal opposing force for a net of 0.
Clipster15 2 months ago
@Ecnelis Actually that is exactly the reason .
AlienSkaterO 2 months ago
@Ecnelis You're right. Very simple, actually. Gravity pulls the bottom down, the tension pulls it upwards with equal forces, thus preventing acceleration.
GamerAzoonux 2 months ago
stupid ads
xraidedlok 2 months ago
hey if you take requests for your skateology videos please do nollie backside kickflips that's my favorite trick please do it man
TheKvarg 2 months ago
i see you are familiar with 1veritasium
TheSuperErikShun 2 months ago
how much is this camera, I tried to look it up but you have to be quoted by every site ive come across.
ThriveSkateboards 2 months ago
i love that something normally boring like dropping a slinky put in super slo mo is soo awesome
skarad69 2 months ago
fuckin ads...
mynameissam36 2 months ago
That was dope
nerdskateful 2 months ago
How does it stay in the air ?
AlienSkaterO 2 months ago
@AlienSkaterO The force exerted by the spring is equal to it's weight until the top coils reach the seemingly floating bottom
Argetnium 2 months ago
@Argetnium Oh okay thanks ! You seem really good with physics ... I wanna try this some day ..
AlienSkaterO 2 months ago
i was expecting a crazy ass skateboard trick :D
sk8hendrik94 2 months ago
you guys should do skateboarding grinds slow mo as well
A97Gray 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
There's something evil about this...
1080portal 2 months ago
370z in the background?
nolimit360 2 months ago
Awesome
omrlpz 2 months ago
Reminds me of the last level of Zombies Ate My Neighbors
xandrewhimselfx 2 months ago
nice car
timurnaourjanov1 2 months ago 4
You have the greatest last name ever.
fuzzlecousie 2 months ago
a lighting storm would be rad
DanOlooney 2 months ago
Amazing . . How'd you get sound though ?
XxBNycThASk8RxX 2 months ago 8
@XxBNycThASk8RxX shut up brandon lmfaoo
DARRENgetFRESH 2 months ago
@DARRENgetFRESH Lol but Benny they said high speed cameras dont record sound
XxBNycThASk8RxX 2 months ago
@XxBNycThASk8RxX this is an outrage smh
DARRENgetFRESH 2 months ago
@DARRENgetFRESH lmaoo
XxBNycThASk8RxX 2 months ago
@XxBNycThASk8RxX The sound was recorded separately and edited to go with the video. The N3 camera does not record sound.
ashomsky 2 months ago 6
@ashomsky Yeah thats why i was thinking it was unusual at first
XxBNycThASk8RxX 2 months ago
Thumbs up if advertisement disturbed you at the best part. LOL
apipcole 2 months ago
slinky slinky for fun is a wonderful toy, slinky slinky its fun for a girl and boy! :D
johnnyrocket566 2 months ago
0:27 It's like a snake from the future!
KWall93 2 months ago
COOL!!
MrGuillemv 2 months ago
@2cool2speak its a 370z
killajimgreen 2 months ago
You really aren't just a guy with a slow-mo camera u are a great filmer.
JOKBO1 2 months ago
Always wondered what that would look like, it defies gravity for a moment! i love watching things that aren't seen by the naked eye :)
JacSpark 2 months ago
i just like the 350z in the backround :)
2cool2speak 2 months ago
holy shit
CabananzaCrew 2 months ago
Anyone else see the slinky's bottom suspended in midair?
-@itzzfitz
TheNoirStallion 2 months ago
HOLY CRAP! at 0:18 the bottom of the slinky stops falling completeley
georgeofnewyork 2 months ago
So very cool! Thanks for sharing.
bbooioodd 2 months ago
Amaaaazing :O Good Job!
Cooprix 2 months ago
gravity is a lie
fallenskater124 2 months ago 70
@fallenskater124 lmao
PhattBudz 2 months ago
Gasp.
JeanSaysNo 2 months ago
So sick
zeroskater41 2 months ago
what camera do you use?
WhySoSerious246 2 months ago
My life is for filled......
Heroisbest 2 months ago
@Heroisbest you mean fulfilled?
HHSW99HC 2 months ago 25
@HHSW99HC Thank you ever so much for you'r grammar and spelling corrections, it is deeply appreciated.
Heroisbest 2 months ago 2
@Heroisbest theres no apostrophe in 'your'.
SkateReviewChannel 2 months ago 2
haha sick!
AkinBloom 2 months ago
that was amazing
mylifeisinteresting 2 months ago
that looks so sick
Jack9488 2 months ago