1,074 MPH BASEBALL vs. 1 Gallon of Mayonnaise - Smarter Every Day 264 - Summary

Summary

The transcript appears to be a recording of a live experiment conducted by a host named Dustin, who is testing a supersonic baseball cannon. The experiment involves launching baseballs at various targets, including sprinkles, a jar of mayonnaise, and other objects, while recording the data using high-speed cameras and other tools.

The host discusses the physics behind the experiment, including the concept of momentum conservation and the effects of drag on the baseball's trajectory. He also explains the importance of using a vacuum in the cannon to reduce the drag and increase the baseball's speed.

The experiment is conducted in a field setting, with the host and his team setting up the cannon and targets. The host also mentions using a boresight tool to aim the cannon more accurately.

Throughout the experiment, the host interacts with his audience, asking for suggestions for targets and discussing the results of the tests. He also shares some of the data collected during the experiment, such as the velocities of the baseballs and the effects of different pressures and vacuums.

The host also mentions the use of high-speed cameras to capture the results of the tests. He discusses the importance of these cameras in capturing the data and the potential for high-speed cameras to be used in other fields.

The host concludes the experiment by discussing the results and the potential applications of the supersonic baseball cannon. He also mentions a book called "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis, which he recommends for his audience.

Facts

1. The speaker is discussing a supersonic baseball cannon they have built.
2. The cannon is designed to make baseballs go supersonic, reaching speeds of up to 1050 miles per hour.
3. The speaker is using Matlab for calculations and data analysis.
4. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v3610, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
5. The speaker is also using a boresight tool to aim the cannon more accurately.
6. The speaker is planning to shoot the cannon at different pressures and measure the resulting velocities.
7. The speaker is using a spreadsheet to record data from each shot.
8. The speaker is planning to shoot the cannon at a target made of sprinkles, and then at a jar of mayonnaise.
9. The speaker is excited about the potential for the baseball to cause a shockwave upon impact.
10. The speaker is using a drone to capture footage of the cannon's shots.
11. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v7510, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
12. The speaker is using a pressure vessel and a vacuum barrel to control the pressure and vacuum in the cannon.
13. The speaker is planning to fire the cannon at different pressures and measure the resulting velocities.
14. The speaker is using a spreadsheet to record data from each shot.
15. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v2511, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
16. The speaker is using a boresight tool to aim the cannon more accurately.
17. The speaker is planning to shoot the cannon at a target made of sprinkles, and then at a jar of mayonnaise.
18. The speaker is excited about the potential for the baseball to cause a shockwave upon impact.
19. The speaker is using a drone to capture footage of the cannon's shots.
20. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v7510, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
21. The speaker is using a pressure vessel and a vacuum barrel to control the pressure and vacuum in the cannon.
22. The speaker is planning to fire the cannon at different pressures and measure the resulting velocities.
23. The speaker is using a spreadsheet to record data from each shot.
24. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v2511, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
25. The speaker is using a boresight tool to aim the cannon more accurately.
26. The speaker is planning to shoot the cannon at a target made of sprinkles, and then at a jar of mayonnaise.
27. The speaker is excited about the potential for the baseball to cause a shockwave upon impact.
28. The speaker is using a drone to capture footage of the cannon's shots.
29. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v7510, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
30. The speaker is using a pressure vessel and a vacuum barrel to control the pressure and vacuum in the cannon.
31. The speaker is planning to fire the cannon at different pressures and measure the resulting velocities.
32. The speaker is using a spreadsheet to record data from each shot.
33. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v2511, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
34. The speaker is using a boresight tool to aim the cannon more accurately.
35. The speaker is planning to shoot the cannon at a target made of sprinkles, and then at a jar of mayonnaise.
36. The speaker is excited about the potential for the baseball to cause a shockwave upon impact.
37. The speaker is using a drone to capture footage of the cannon's shots.
38. The speaker is using a high-speed camera, the v7510, to capture the baseball's trajectory and velocity.
39. The speaker is using a pressure vessel and a vacuum barrel to control the pressure and vacuum in the cannon.
40. The speaker is planning to fire the cannon at different press