The Physics of Bouncing Bullets - Mythbusters - S07 EP25 - Science Documentary

In this electrifying MythBusters episode, Adam and Jamie put action-packed myths to the test: Can bullets ricochet under a car to disable it, and is it possible to surf a shockwave for a superhuman leap? With a blend of high-speed chases, precision shooting, and explosive experiments, they delve into the physics of ricocheting bullets and the power of shockwaves. Join them as they unravel these myths with their iconic blend of science and spectacle, culminating in a series of tests that challenge the boundaries of belief and physics.
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Join the MythBusters in their thrilling quest to debunk myths, challenge urban legends, and test movie scenes in this action-packed TV series! With hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman leading the charge, buckle up for a wild ride as they employ rigorous scientific methods, high-octane experiments, and jaw-dropping explosions to uncover the truth. From epic car stunts to mind-blowing special effects, witness the power of scientific inquiry as myths are either confirmed or shattered. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure filled with excitement, humor, and the ultimate quest for knowledge. Tune in now and unlock the secrets behind the myths!
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Your ripping the real world off

[@PBMS123]

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[@TheLastPhoen1x]

"Back at the YOLO county bomb range." Sounds like a type of place where nothing can go wrong.

[@movax20h]

I would nitpick, they constantly say "lost 25% of energy", or "lost 2/3 of its energy". That is not correct, it lost 25% of its speed. Assuming there was no mass loss (which there was), it would be 25% less momentum. But not 25% energy loss. It would be way more energy loss (44% to be exact). Because kinetic energy is mv^2 (or equivalently p^2/2). Similarly losing 2/3 of speed, is losing 89% of energy.

[@ArZeeRP]

Grant is so much more comforatble on camera than he was just a couple of seasons before this, it's quite endearing to see his growth as a host.

[@TheOriginalShakuraz]

R.I.P. Grant

[@elwyn5150]

Buster was such a hard working Mythbuster. I wonder what he does on his days off.

[@foramagasobeselettucepurpl6911]

He has a second job as a scarecrow. Has won many awards.

[@mirandahotspring4019]

Get repaired?

[@craigbennett1293]

Buster perished on his last outing on the final episode of mythbuster he hit a block wall going at the speed of sound …rip buster

[@GarrickMarchena]

Jamie @13:41 : "One plus one equals...two" :D hahahaha

[@unnamedchannel8915]

Thanks you for bringing back my childhood 😢

[@avi234455]

Thanks Banijay Science uploading these episodes.

[@solidacid1337]

19:51 Grant: "This is AWESOME" Kari: Pure terror Tori: "WOAH! that was stronger than expected! :O"

[@Hugh_Jurrection]

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the creators of Mythbusters for all of their excellent work over the years. I think I speak for all engineers when I say that Mythbusters has had a large influence on bringing interest in STEM to a younger generation and prove that science can be extremely fun and rewarding.

[@Los90stv]

28:46 That man stole Rich Evans' body!

[@leandervanboven7581]

Sounds like Jamie had a cold this episode, still filming, what a champ

[@SimplyTakuma]

08:52 😂😂😂😂

[@hanktrill]

I feel like Jamie was a bit under the weather while they filmed this episode

[@Ellerion2]

The myth about the deflating tires was not so much of a myth. The old tires had inner tubes that deflated faster and the tires were more dsngerous. It was more the problem with the rims which did not hold pressure. The newer rims do hold the pressure, though, so the tires deflate slower.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

It’s a wave moving through the air, not air moving. So all you can expect is a jolt, not a push

[@Dinglebells123]

The shockwave experiment lacked one component. Almost every explosion in Hollywood has surrounding structures, vehicles, or rock formations. Setting a blast in a completely open space, allows the shockwave to escape in all directions. They should experiment with a cement barrier on the opposite side of buster.

[@waynelowe3329]

I thought that because in a built up area the shockwave would be directed and have more power but i still don't think such a small shockwave would do anything significant to prove the story.

[@lyliatank7604]

Agree but no Mythbusters means no More of that😢

[@waynelowe3329]

@lyliatank7604 there is no mythbusters now anyway

[@funlovinkrimenal]

09:50 Amen to that, brother!🥞

[@ghostguy6]

Did anyone else notice the tire they shot was filled with a leak sealant?

[@theforgottenfoxgod8813]

Adams intuition angle of the gun was right. Wow

[@christianellegaard7120]

I think that the problem with the shock wave jump is that a shock wave doesn't actually move any of the individual air molecules very much. Instead it is a wave that propagates through the air. One thing that they could have tried was to take a high pressure air tank and blown that to bits with a small amount of C4. I would probably have taken something like 4000 psi to do anything, but it might have worked.

[@RDCST]

Poor Buster, he got a cannon up his butt.

[@blankjester3758]

treasures below feet in the car? *PIZZA NIGHT!*. LOVE IT

[@Pierobon]

I think the only way to make buster fly further is to use a 50ish gallon plastic barrel/drum filled with air + regular road-use gasoline or diesel, pulverized to stoichiometry (no liquid at the bottom). This definitely has a different blow-up speed compared to explosives, but myth still busted anyways cuz in real world use after a few minutes the gas precipitates to the bottom and becomes a liquid puddle again catching fire instead of exploding... so a lot of work to very little practical destructive effect.

[@cycoholic]

I remember hearing in the 80's that the British SAS were trained to shoot a burst of bullets under a car to shoot out multiple tires at once. I don't know if that was a movie thing, or if it's true. When I was younger (and more impressionable), I used to believe it. Now, I tend to think it's some urban legend.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Well, they did shoot out the tire. And multiple bullets can take out multiple tires. How much worse that is compared to one tire is another question that might be worth testing.

[@swedichboy1000]

13:41 Lol.

[@MrHKZ]

The bomb situation you need to check the thud V, then the action figure must be in that V.

[@torben777]

Hmmm did they not get the blast wave wrong? The wind that would push the jumper forms behind the shock wave with a slight delay?

[@PBMS123]

50FT is way too far away. People who are moved by a shockwave... A shockwave like any expanding spherical thing is subject to the inverse square law, and as such the energy reduces with the square of the distance. So moving the explosion 25 feet away, the shockwave would have 4x as much energy. Move him to 6ft and the shockwave is going to have 70x more energy.

[@leatherman6328]

The Naked Avenger? Don’t remember that hero in any of the Marvel movies 😆

[@Boballoo]

It's a shock "wave". Waves don't always move things forward. On the water, waves move things up and down.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

Came here to say this. It’s a wave moving through the air, not air moving.

[@DeadJDona]

25:00 1042.416 kilometres per hour

[@yvindjonasjakobsen8837]

What would happen if you bounced a bullet into the batteries of a Tesla?

[@mycroftsanchez901]

Doing bouncing bullets and cars I always wondered why the Mythbusters never done the JFK 'magic' bullet Vs the grassy knoll second shooter myth?

[@TheCynicalJedi]

Probably because it's somewhat inappropriate, like testing whether jet fuel can melt steel beams if you know what I mean, imagine the backlash that would result in them doing it, especially if they ended up finding something that doesn't add up (Idk if KZbin deletes comments mentioning the incident directly so instead of testing 6 comments to find one that works I'll just insinuate)

[@loke1281]

Thanks Banijay

[@sticklicious9048]

I'm guessing jamie had a cold

[@tt128556]

Jamie sounds off.

[@Romeren]

it sounds like he's got a cold 😷

[@florianclemens]

"Jamie" clearly is just Adam, in a well-made latex mask.

[@florinkin1993]

Did he jump further then the instructor ?

[@mattshore711]

I think the bouncing bullet myth is definitely plausible 1) there is variance in where the bullets are being shot from in terms of direction and angle in real life 2) the distance between cars would also be variable in real life so the contact point would also be different These two new variables in my opinion lend itself to this myth being plausible instead of flat-out busted

[@jarrodbright5231]

The angle required to hit the small target on the model of car used in the Burn Notice episode makes that specific myth busted (unless the car was missing a key component). Overall it is vaguely plausible for certain models of car but you would need to have the luckiest shot ever and have the bad guys drive specific model of car it works on. Definitely not a reliable method as it was presented in the TV episode

[@enderyu]

They could have also tested if a slightly more powerful round could make it through more consistently. Also even if you fire 10 rounds, if at least 1 of them makes it through it could be enough to freak the driver out and stop the car

[@erictaylor5462]

But if you shoot up the radiator then the chase will end.

[@michgingras]

you got to have the shock wave destroy the internal organs before he can propel the body .... and yes shoot a the tires, a 12 years old know that

[@Pootis-god.]

Im the 1000th like, so that means absolutely nothing.

[@Lanker217]

I think by now the Mythbustef's their own explosive experts and don't need to bring in the professional

[@pollux100]

If you had used a spring instead of air pressure to throw the mannequin, you would have seen the effect of the blast wave in its launch, the waves created by the air pressure to throw the mannequin acted like a shield every time, in the first attempt, this collision was clearly visible.

[@enderyu]

Do you really think a small puff of air is enough to stop a shockwave from pushing you?

[@wickedlike4862]

Back when pizza was 13$ before the cosen people fucked it up.

[@kimsland999]

But what about 5 feet? Not tested, so shameful.

[@bendunk2102]

Adam saying lost energy when he means lost momentum is killing me

[@speedbirdone]

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[@tannovermij7948]

its just sad how bad the acting is