Can You Survive a Falling Elevator?
Adam and Jamie test various myths, including whether jumping in a falling elevator can save a person, using scientific methods to explore their validity.
Synopsis
Adam and Jamie test various myths, including whether jumping in a falling elevator can save a person, using scientific methods to explore their validity.
Synopsis
Jumping at the last second in a falling elevator is tested by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who apply scientific methods to evaluate this urban legend. The episode also features the construction of the Archimedes Death Ray and experiments with a chicken gun aimed at a plane. Additionally, the duo revisits the Homemade Levitation Machine Challenge and examines the risks associated with urinating on an electric fence. Each myth is rigorously analyzed, providing insights into the underlying physics of these popular concepts.
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