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on July 5, 2015
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The physics of floating screwdrivers [video]
The largest forces here are gravity and the air directly hitting at the screwdriver. Other forces (Coanda effect) stabilize the screwdriver. Different air hose angles would send the screwdriver flying or let it drop.
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