The statistical distribution of physics misconceptions is beautifully illustrated here. At both ends of the IQ bell curve, people confidently assert that "starships have to accelerate to keep their speed" - a direct violation of Newton's first law. Meanwhile, the enlightened middle correctly points out "there is no friction in space," meaning objects maintain constant velocity without additional force. This is what happens when you skip the week they covered inertia in physics class. Veritasium viewers are now collectively facepalming across the universe.
The Bell Curve Of Physics Misconceptions
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