Rhett Allain

@rhettallain
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Physics faculty. Physics blogger at @wired. Technical consultant for CBS MacGyver and MythBusters. Nerd.

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Thermal Master P3, PCB-Wärmebildkamera

I think that every #physics department needs at least one infrared camera. There's a great deal on the @thermalmaster P4 (for android).

It's on sale! Use discount code: THERMALBF10

https://thermalmaster.com/products/thermal-master-p4-thermal-in-one-all-in-one?ref=RHETT

Ug. My mic was messed up (and I didn't check) for my #spiderman #physics video - I had to redo it.

https://youtu.be/83CyXjJC1VE

Spider-Man Physics: Calculating Swing Speed

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#physics problem: finding the swinging speed of #spiderman using the work energy principle

https://youtu.be/r6yM5TV6ig0

Physics Problem: Calculating the Swing Speed for Spider-Man

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F1 Physics: Video Analysis and the Coefficient of Friction

The coolest thing about Formula 1 races is not the cars (but they are cool). No, it’s the video production. Just imagine trying to capture…

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Just in case you ever plan on a #kayak trip in #louisiana, here is my trip report for two bayous off the Tangipahoa river.

https://rhettallain.com/2026/06/07/kayaking-the-tangipahoa-river-a-guide/

Kayaking the Tangipahoa River: A Guide

Tangipahoa River near Lee’s landing. Photo: Rhett Allain If you are looking for kayak locations on the North Shore in Louisiana, you might consider the Tangipahoa river. Here are the details …

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Do Soccer Goalies Actually React to Penalty Kicks? (Spoilers: No)

I’ll be honest — I seriously get stressed out watching a penalty shootout at the end of a championship soccer match. It doesn’t even matter…

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Physics Notes: Circular Motion, Rotational Kinematics, and Gravitational Orbits

There’s really only one new thing in this chapter — but it’s important. Here are my previous notes.

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The Physics of Artemis II: Video Analysis of the Orion-ESM Separation

When NASA posts a new homework assignment, I feel compelled to complete it. OK, they didn’t explicitly say it was for homework but it’s…

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Smartphones vs. General Relativity: Why Artemis Photos Won’t Auto-Rotate

Hopefully everyone is still obsessed with the Artemis II mission like I am. It’s still amazing. I was looking through this awesome resource…

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