University Place

Physics of the Wisconsin Idea

Special | 58m 41s

Clint Sprott, joined by his colleagues in the Department of Physics at UW-Madison, demonstrates how physics work in everyday life. The themes of the experiments are based on the Wisconsin Idea and “The Wizard of Oz.”

Aired: 03/04/12 | Rating: TV-G

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