CAMEO - A “Word Up” from Larry Blackmon In case you...

When a truck’s tires spin in loose gravel, they struggle to gain traction, often leaving the vehicle stuck. By placing a log between the tires and the gravel, we can utilize the principle of friction. The friction between the tires and the log provides a stable surface for the tires to grip, allowing the truck to push forward instead of continuing to slip. This method functions similarly to the use of a wedge in physics, where increased contact surface and applied force help move objects more ef

When firefighters direct a high-pressure stream of water outward from a hose positioned near a window, they are applying Bernoulli’s principle to aid in ventilation. As the water flows rapidly out of the hose, it creates a low-pressure zone around it. According to Bernoulli’s principle, when the speed of a fluid (in this case, water) increases, the pressure within that fluid decreases. This drop in pressure helps to draw air—and potentially smoke—out of the building, improving ventilation and ma