Ask MIT: How does Simone Biles do that?!

Simone Biles isn’t just a gymnastics legend—her moves are a real-world physics lesson in action! In this video, we break down the incredible physics behind gymnastics, from centripetal forces on bars to the angular momentum that makes “The Biles” so difficult. MIT gymnast and physicist Cailin Plunkett explains how physics and gymnastics go hand in hand, showing how science helps athletes push the limits of human movement.
But the inspiration doesn’t stop there! Simone Biles motivates not only young gymnasts but also future scientists, engineers, and innovators. If you’ve ever been curious about the connections between physics, chemistry, and computer science, this video will inspire you!

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 The Physics of Gymnastics
1:24 Breaking Down “The Biles”
2:06 Yumna loves science
2:27 Scientists love learning

Still curious? Learn more!
Check out the work happening at MIT LIGO Lab: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/MIT
Get to know other members of the MIT Gymnastics team: https://gymnastics.mit.edu/officers.html

Special thank you to the MIT gymnastics team, including Cailin Plunkett and Hannah Gross, and to Ilana Sushansky and Vanessa Boshuizen.

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