What’s The Fastest A Car Can Go? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

What’s the fastest a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics behind a car’s maximum acceleration. What’s the highest possible acceleration for a car? We go over the physics of how a car accelerates and the interplay between air, gravity, and friction. How fast can an object in free fall go from 0-60? Plus, find out the cool ways that race cars hack physics to accelerate faster. 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 - Highest Acceleration For A Vehicle 04:48 - Aerodynamics & 1G 09:40 - Jet Engines On Land