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physics.ed-ph2021★ 9 cited
Levitation, oscillations, and wave propagation in a stratified fluid
Marina Carpineti, Fabrizio Croccolo, Alberto Vailati
We present an engaging levitation experiment that students can perform at home or in a simple laboratory using everyday objects. A cork, modified to be slightly denser than water,…
physics.bio-ph2021
Optimal leap angle of legged and legless insects in a landscape of uniformly-distributed random obstacles
Fabio Giavazzi, Samuele Spini, Marina Carpineti +1
We investigate theoretically the ballistic motion of small legged insects and legless larvae after a jump. Notwithstanding their completely different morphologies and jumping strat…