What If episodes
What Happens When a Marshmallow Hits Earth at Light Speed?
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Imagine a marshmallow meteorite hurtling towards Earth at 99.9% the speed of light, or 299,792 km/s (186,282 mps). How would this sweet space object begin its descent? Would it disintegrate mid-air, or what if it actually made contact with Earth?
#Marshmallow, #Light Speed, #Meteorite, #Space, #Chelyabinsk Meteor
Timeline
00:00:Introduction to marshmallows
02:39:Discussion on light speed
03:32:Concept of S’mores in space
05:10:Understanding slow motion
06:51:Exploring marshmallow meteorites