Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when you underestimate hydrostatic force? In this video, we explore the physics behind a dramatic engineering failure that sent an 8-ton concrete block flying. You'll learn what hydrostatic force really is, why it's often calculated using calculus, and how it connects to gravity, pressure, and even balloon flight. From mountain valves to everyday fluids, this is the hidden power engineers can't afford to ignore.
You Learned Integration Wrong video link: youtube.com/watch?v=MwVBzE7Z5gw
Long Snorkel Design: youtube.com/watch?v=GZyNJ0mMEGE
Detailed Setup of Integral: youtu.be/ZbHmJMCP3sw
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Editing: Jennifer Canizales
Visuals: Maxwell Schmutz
Music: Coma Media
© 2025 BYU
What happens when you underestimate hydrostatic force? In this video, we explore the physics behind a dramatic engineering failure that sent an 8-ton concrete block flying. You'll learn what hydrostatic force really is, why it's often calculated using calculus, and how it connects to gravity, pressure, and even balloon flight. From mountain valves to everyday fluids, this is the hidden power engineers can't afford to ignore.
You Learned Integration Wrong video link: youtube.com/watch?v=MwVBzE7Z5gw
Long Snorkel Design: youtube.com/watch?v=GZyNJ0mMEGE
Detailed Setup of Integral: youtu.be/ZbHmJMCP3sw
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Editing: Jennifer Canizales
Visuals: Maxwell Schmutz
Music: Coma Media
© 2025 BYU
