Ballistic Ping Pong Ball vs. Tennis Ball at 450km/h!

The video explores the physics of a ping pong ball cannon, demonstrating its loud and destructive nature. It delves into questions about car crash safety, space station breaches, and the impact of high-speed ping pong balls. The video explains how mass and materials affect crash outcomes, the role of crumple zones, and the physics of vacuum and air pressure. It concludes with a demonstration of the cannon's power and a discussion on safety measures.

What is the purpose of using a thermal blanket mylar in the ping pong cannon demonstration?

How does the energy transfer during the collision of a ping pong ball and a soda can?

What are the three questions posed regarding the physics of ping pong balls?

Explain how the speed of a ping pong ball can be calculated using high-speed camera footage.

What happens to a tennis ball when it is hit by a ping pong ball at high speed?

Discuss the relationship between mass and crash safety as explained in the video.

What are crumple zones and how do they contribute to car safety?

Can a person survive a small hole in the space station? Explain your reasoning.

How does the concept of air drag affect the speed of a ping pong ball?

What is the significance of the speed at which a ping pong ball can exit the cannon?