Iowa Public Television

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Friction (#514)

Bill illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from the use of traction in trains and the 'roll' of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.

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Program Description: Bill Nye knows how to provide easy access to hard science. What's his secret? A fast-paced approach blending humor and hands-on activities. Bill encourages kids to ask interesting questions...then shows them how to discover fascinating answers. Enlist the Science Guy's help when it comes to teaching a range of subjects such as Health, Math, Nature, and Environmental issues.

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