What is Exit Velocity? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

What is exit velocity? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore parabolas, measuring the speed of an object using the Doppler effect, and other physics in baseball. Is every home run the same? We break down why home runs might be more likely in some stadiums. How fast does the ball have to go to be a home run? We discuss how to measure the speed of the ball as well as calculate it. What launch angle will send a projectile the farthest? Learn why 45 degrees works in a physics textbook but not on the baseball field. How do you capture the exit velocity of the ball? You’ll learn about how doppler radar cameras work. What’s the slowest pitch possible that will still reach home plate? What’s the best height for a batter? We talk strike zones, hit angle, and bat speed. Could a pitcher throw a ball farther than a batter could hit it? What angle do you want the ball to come off the bat? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - Are all home runs the same? 02:42 - Doppler radar speed 04:30 - Optimal Angles 12:25 - Angle of the bat