A Moment of Science
Have you ever taken a road trip with someone who refuses to make pit stops? It’s a dangerous matter. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
As your car rapidly decelerates, you feel yourself pushed up against the wheel. Why? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Have you even wondered why you can hear FM radio signals in a tunnel longer than AM? "Driving Through A Tunnel" on this Moment of Science.
Thinking about buying a hybrid? Find out what all they have to offer on this Moment of Science.
The most famous tunnel is the thirty mile “Chunnel” between England and France. Thirty miles of air is a lot to push around, so engineers have come up with a clever solution. The Chunnel is actually two separate tunnels, connected by cross passages.
The same thing happens to the air in the car. When the car stops the air keeps moving forward. This results in more air, or higher air pressure, in the front of the passenger compartment.
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