If you've ever watched a jet engine start, you've probably noticed that the blades begin to rotate slowly before spinning up to full speed -- but why? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind jet engines in this episode.
Dec 2022
Things You Thought You Knew – Up, Up, and Away!
<p>What is the rocket equation? How do airplanes fly? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice go through some things you thought you knew about how airplanes fly, x-rays, and how to fuel a rocket. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free h ... Show More
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