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[@HattieThePirate]

Please come to Liverpool for the day. It's only a few hours on the train from London and it's super cool. I would really enjoy discussing physics with you and showing you the brilliant both scientific and creative sites!

[@GameplayTwist]

Skeet shotgun shooting, determine how the shells projecticles split and travel wider and slow down and what the optimum range for skeet shooting is, is it the current distance or further away for more spray? Also the last station, what is the best techique.

[@macronencer]

Please visit the science museum and give us a run-down on some of the exhibits - I haven't been to that place for quite a few years but it's awesome!

[@spinbunny]

I'm really excited to watch the artistic gymnastics competition this year. I'd like to hear about the flipping and twisting stunts that gymnasts perform on all of the apparatuses. Love you videos, thanks! :)

[@canonballx]

Comment on the physics of spear trowing or 100 meter dash

[@IshanSaksena]

Discus throw,Shot Put and Pole vault(where one jumps over a certain height using a stick perpendicular to the ground). Appreciate it, Ishan

[@Holzy09]

swimming and/or diving physics! it's awesome!

[@Zralf]

in running, is it better to take alot of shorter steps, or longer steps.

[@Valve919]

How does it help to limit the size of the splash in diving by entering the water with the palms facing the water flat rather than entering with the the palms together (praying-style) with the fingers pointed at the water?

[@Drparad0x]

As a passionate Fencer (Sabre is my weapon), viewer, and physics major I would love it if you did something on the sport. I feel as if it under represented in the olympics even though it is both a classic and timeless sport of honor. Thanks!

[@Matticusjk]

The fact that you're working with Derek is all I need.

[@smartereveryday]

It's about 43 degrees. That's my area.

[@vanmaren962]

I hope to see all of you guys there!

[@spikeydewd01]

a beautiful change in music!

[@jomiar309]

I would like to see some physics for components of an action. For example, a series of videos talking about the physics of a 100m dash, the first talking about the forces of muscle fibers and how much force and compression the bones undergo coming out of the box, the next video discussing the state of the body as it runs (internal forces, shock absorption, acceleration, etc) and another at top speed, discussing wind resistance and why it's top speed, another on slowing down...

[@elodionocesa]

You are awesome! Have fun!

[@Tatermuffin452]

Streamlining in swimming. What is the best way your body can be in the water in order to be more efficient?

[@PeterSchwaller]

Rowing. How much of the propulsive force is pushing water, and how much is levering the boat against the static water.

[@adnanilyas6368]

I don't know if you anything about soccer but there was a huge thing during the 2010 World Cup on the affect caused by the soccer ball. Players said it would spin and dip unpredictably in the air, especially in high altitudes. There's also the physics on what makes the "impossible goal" (goals scored from the worst angle possible) possible

[@HagMamma]

Tower of London, London Dungeon, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben - all are awesome

[@blaze2fire1]

Explain the differences and the history of the different names of the area you are visiting.

[@mtn335]

Some ideas I would enjoy seeing: (1) How the 2008 amazing swimsuits made such a big difference (2) Does Oscar Pistorius actually get an advantage from his "blade" legs? (3) How "level" can a gymnast on Still Rings get in an Iron Cross? (4) Are there quantum effects in swimming/track-and-field timing setups?

[@HenryTomasino1]

Depends mainly on the suspension set up and center of mass of that specific model.

[@ChRIs23696]

Because of the spin and the fact that it's travelling forwards in one direction, on one side of the ball there will be a higher pressure than normal, whilst on the other there will be a lower pressure than normal, resulting in the ball veering off in this direction.

[@chanelnguyen7494]

How Long To Travel Here To London By the Speed Of Light Or A Car Or Anything?

[@pattyfromtoledo]

how about reviewing Dave Wottle's gold medal 400 meter win in the 1972 Olympics. He was way behind one first lap, then amazingly sped up and passed everyone.

[@TheArabTree]

Weightlifting (clean&jerk and the snatch). It portraits a lot of physics, especially inertia, momentum, center of mass, symmetry, etc. Plus, it's an awesome sport !

[@subhendu55]

in Football how they manage to make a zero angle goal from corner kick. Does wind and spinning of the ball plays a vital roll. How and at which position they kick the ball ?

[@basjj96]

how much delay has a horde while you are running? how does pole vault works?

[@elephamoose]

Could you do a video on reaction time and how it affects track and swimming racers? Getting that good jump and all.

[@myozeka]

Disc trowing please, i'd like to know how spining around itself helps to cut the air or if it really doesn't

[@vaguevocalist17]

How much force is exerted into the ground from the foot when someone is running at top speed?

[@McBinnagin]

I noticed in the boat racing the boats decelerated a bit right before the paddlers put the oars back in the water due to the ends of the oars causing air resistance. could you collaborate on that?

[@Thanatos385]

please do it on gymnastics. The momentum enertia and other smart words all need to be used to do those flips and land perfectly still. Blows my mind!

[@soccerqween]

Do crazy track events like the steeple chase and decathalon! And swimming! And gymnastics! And since you ran in high school, you just got bonus points for my favorite youtuber!

[@suppohkram]

I would like to know about gymnastics, most definitely, please! Oh and possibly synchronized swimming. Those two always amazes me.

[@AAAnsie]

I am asking myself, how twisting while doing a somersault works. Usually you start twisting not while jumping off, but while flying in the air. How does this not violate conservation of angular momentum?

[@cenotosa1]

long jump and also 100m dash because I'm curious about how light reflects off a sprinter going at 20 mph, wouldn't it go at light speed plus 20 mph?

[@yost28]

Sweet, Henry was an athlete in High School. Good to know there are more nerd/sport types. I guess I am not the only one.

[@SuperMangoli]

Could you do a video of swimming? like fluid mechanics or something

[@lolageez1]

is there going to be a meetup? because that would be so awesome :D

[@clhlandsted]

@IceMetalPunk How many basketball courts do you think there are in London?

[@NoahBlacker101]

what allows swimmers to swim so fast, and does gravity help them or slow swimmers down?

[@elh93]

Physics of Rowing (they are surprisingly complicated with the sliding seat) and try to visit the royal society, it's not far from pricdelly, but no one seams to know about it, it was fun to visit when I was in London.

[@LindzChannel]

Which swim stroke is fastest and why, or which stroke is most efficeient vs its speed.

[@jpizdabest]

could you do the physics behind badminton ?

[@MDaviesOriginals]

How about all the physics in track and difference between sprinting and distance

[@MrFrankDull]

I think that the running high jump and pole vaulting are very interesting. Who managed to think up the technique to clear higher than the center of gravity? Also why do shot putters "spin up" before the "putting"?

[@PositiveDiffusion]

how much force does a double floor bus needs in a curve to fall down

[@DJ_LP_ViBE]

Which team are youtube team are you on? I'm already following Wheezywaiter's team, Josh Sundquist's team, and Hannah Hart/Daily Grace's team.

[@jyangers24]

or maybe projectile motion on shot putt or javelin throws? or maybe the intro to the concepts of linear momentum and impulse with tennis? or maybe an intro to nuclear reactions with billard balls?

[@Krikler7Productions]

You should do one on the physics of navigating tube.

[@lazysloth07]

Are you doing a fan meet up? That would be cool, in Regent's park or something like that.

[@wmarler]

Could you do a segment on the maximum amount of somersaults a diver could do before reaching the water? :)

[@KanishkaWijesekara]

How does spinning your body help you throw more?? #shotput #discus

[@TheStclairfamily]

So as I understand the physics of human locomotion it is a controlled fall. Aside from the internal balance what stresses and impacts do athletes and middle-aged joggers share while running. What are the physical differences between a "calm" start and a push off(launch) when beginning forward motion?

[@gboyd242]

I don't know if fluid dynamics can be explained in this kind of time frame but he's surprised me before. Good suggestion.

[@squeekybeef]

I would like to know about the physics of the pole-vault. Being a vaulter, it would be handy to know exactly what forces would maximize height or improve technique.

[@ArcherKam]

The physics behind archery! My two great loves in one video.

[@SHYBMX]

PLEASE COME TO NORTH LONDON I WANT TO MEET YOU

[@Jessicasaw123]

I would like to know which forces are involved in the different sports and how some of the athletes seem to defy gravity.

[@ThatNickyTiger]

A bit of trampolining and gymnastics physics, please! I'm a trampolinist from Lincolnshire and sometimes you only have to move a tiny bit during a move for the landing to go completely off. Is that to do with the elasticity of the trampoline? Or the aerodynamics of the gymnast? Or the surface area of the body which hits the bed?

[@heckler73]

How about the physics of tossing a Cornish Pasty versus the Discus?

[@Djskittles135]

Hi minutephysics! I am a fencer and I would like to know if the tip of a foil is the fastest moving object in the Olympics. Thanks!

[@spazman345]

Can you do a video on the various aspects of cycling e.g. geometry of the frame, aerodynamics etc.? I'm really into track cycling and looking to take it seriously, I'm hoping you might be able to shed some light on what I don't already know :)

[@MrMattiasO]

Could you do a video about the martial arts, judo and taekwondo? Human reaction time, forces, conservation of angular momentum etc.

[@knowncovert]

Could you do something on projectile motion.

[@stinkybvg]

How do we build up enough force to throw a shotput?

[@TheGeffez]

please do a meet up!!

[@CRFTR]

What is the best angle to launch a javelin?

[@94mythic]

Any track & field events, as I am a huge fan of that. Along with archery/skeet.

[@Flaunteroy]

If you can visit the newly completed shard in London, I'm sure that it'll have some pretty impressive physics concerning it's significant height, and weight...

[@BStarick]

DIVING! There are so many aspects you can talk about... aerodynamics, centrifugal force, the forces on the diving board etc.

[@Zaxis96]

My suggestion would be Olympic Weightlifting (clean and snatch movements). Of course, I am biased. This isn't too advanced in terms of physics, but still a great dissection is always fun. You could analyze the forces from the point when the bar is on the ground, through the vertical motion, and where it stops in the air. Also, work into the analysis the parts of the body that are straining/working to lift that bar. Thanks for you spectacular videos! Have a great time in London!

[@TheBlockaddict]

i recommend taking a river tour its so awesome

[@LindzChannel]

what makes dolphin kick the fastest kick in swim? Why are some suits proven to drastically improve time? what is the best shape to cut through water the fastest?

[@blitzucan]

Do a piece on the London Eye and the intricacies of rotational energy.

[@mddupont]

Where are these videos you said you would be making?

[@lpkzc]

how fast is your fastest mile?

[@BobDeBuildr]

Have a nice trip in London Bro.

[@realspacemodels]

My 14-year old said to me yesterday that he figured out that if you had a rope that was 1 light year long and it was tight, if you pulled on one end the other end would move immediately. I told him for that to happen it would have to move faster than light. Maybe you can demonstrate this with the gymnastics with ribbons or something?

[@WildZangoose]

Very excited!

[@elephantheadphones]

you should do the physics of rowing!

[@jafain]

a formula the gives m/s required to throw a discus and or hammer a given distance (factoring in drag, lift, etc).

[@stupidninja3]

i hope i get to see you! i live in greater london

[@joshuawharton9585]

football, the motion of the ball through the air/how to judge where it will land. and where to strike it for optimum distance/power?

[@thecaveoawesomeness]

Visit some nice sites. I always wanted to go to London and see the beautiful architecture, so if you can please do that

[@firewordsparkler]

I would love to see some tennis physics.

[@wibblemania]

Something about drafting and aerodynamics in cycling. Not a lot of people seem to realise its significance in road and track cycling and how it explains why the tactics are very different to running races.

[@bobbieorangeful]

How much can swimsuits effect a swimmers performance? I heard of some being banned because they could give too much of an advantage to swimmers wearing them.

[@dmac13]

skeet shooting !!!! their reaction times are spectacular

[@superinfiniteawesome]

You should do the physics of vaulting. That would be really cool because I would love to know how the heck they are able to do all of those things.

[@harleykid211]

Make a video on the physics behind good olympic athlete or the limits we have

[@pkWreck]

What about the pole vault? I've always wondered how that pole doesn't snap, let alone how they manage to get up there.

[@chkmag13]

POLE VAULT!!!! that event is soo sick, i'd love to see the physics behind it

[@scooperlynn]

I totally agree with those suggesting the gymnasts. The human body is amazing and to add all aspects of physics would be incredible!! PS My 3 year old and I love your videos. He asks me everyday if a new video is ready. Keep making them!!!

[@jyangers24]

maybe do a simple distance vs. displacement vids on the track running, for beginners.

[@jgween1]

how does one bend it like beckham?

[@ScottRobbbe]

pole vault. or the limitations on all/any sports: how fast/high/far can humans go?

[@WillSnipe4Rice]

my coach used to talk a lot about the mechanics of sprints (100m and 200m) and olympic lifts. you should do that! oh and the fluid mechanics of swimming sound fun :D