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Understanding the capstan equation | Friction and wrapped strings

In this video, we explain the capstan equation and how friction affects a rope or string wrapped around a surface. You’ll learn where the equation comes from, what each term means, and how it’s ...
Hindustan Times

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7 hits Taiwan, buildings shake in Taipei

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency. A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather ...
moneycontrol.com

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Taiwan

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency, reported news agency AFP. A earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off ...
SFGate

Regional: Three 3.8-Magnitude Earthquakes Strike Southeast Of San Ramon

Three earthquakes each with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 struck southeast of San Ramon shortly before 8 p.m. Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Two of the quakes occurred at 7:49 p.m. and the ...
The New York Times

Map: 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan

A strong, 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:44 a.m. Japan time about 71 miles northeast ...
The Daily Dot

“If you’re my landlord, keep scrolling”: What is wall friction? TikTokers are making random objects into art

The viral wall friction trick is taking over social media. From pencils to full-sized chairs, content creators are testing a wide range of objects to see if the trick works. Wall friction content ...
Gizmodo

Japan On Alert for ‘Megaquake’ After Magnitude 7.6 Shakes the Nation

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island, on Monday. As residents assess the damage, officials warn that another major quake ...
Yahoo

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of ...
CNN

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, injuring more than two dozen people and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people. The ...
KTLA

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles off Orange County coast

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.3 rattled off the coast of Orange County on Sunday afternoon, officials confirmed. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 12:36 ...
The Blood-Horse

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