The physics behind the Flying Machines | Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain

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Eric and Bobby use a fairground ride to explain centrifugal forces.

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The physics behind the Flying Machines | Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain

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