Life on the Line
A physicist puts his life on the line to prove the laws of physics
- 2016
- Ended
- ~29m / ep
- 1 season
- 10.0/10
Physicist Andreas Wahl puts himself in a series of potentially fatal situations to prove a point - that the laws of physics are able to be trusted even with his life.
Latest: Season 1 · 2016
View all seasonsE1. Freefall
Jan 3, 2016 · 30m
In the first episode, Andreas will prove the power of centripetal force using a rope, a six-meter metal pipe, a kettle bell and a tall building - with himself as the subject.
E2. Grilled Alive
Jan 10, 2016 · 30m
Andreas sets out to prove the theory of heat transfer by taking a ride through a searing hot fire.
E3. Shot Under Water
Jan 17, 2016 · 30m
It is harder to move in water than it is in air. To show the difference in resistance, physicist Andreas Wahl will stand in front of a weapon immersed in water and fire it - at himself.
E4. Wrecking Ball
Jan 24, 2016 · 30m
To prove that the law of energy conservation is absolute, physicist Andreas Wahl pulls a one-tonne wrecking ball up to his face, drops it and stands still while it swings back at him.
E5. Human Lightning Rod
Jan 31, 2016 · 30m
In the human body, the blood vessels conduct electricity the best, and straight to the heart. Physicist Andreas Wahl proves electricity goes the way of least resistance by dressing with metal and being struck by lightning.
E6. Climbing with Vacuum Cleaners
Feb 7, 2016 · 30m
How much suction is needed to hold a man up? Using only two vacuum cleaners and two homemade suction cups, physicist Andreas Wahl climbs up a 40-meter-high glass wall.
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