Physics Uncovered on Instagram: "When the anchor plunges into the ocean, it’s gravity in action — Earth pulling every object toward its center. The deeper it sinks, the stronger the pressure, the denser the water, and the slower its fall becomes. But in the same clip, notice how light bends as it passes from air into water. That’s refraction — caused by a change in the light’s speed as it moves through a denser medium. The light path curves, just as the anchor’s descent is curved by the pull of

Explaining The Universe on Instagram: "Spacecraft can use the gravity of planets or moons to change their velocity and direction through a technique called a gravity assist or gravitational slingshot. This method takes advantage of the motion and gravitational pull of a celestial body to boost or alter a spacecraft’s path without using extra fuel. When a spacecraft flies close to a planet or moon, it is pulled by the body’s gravity, gaining speed as it falls toward it and losing speed as it move

In 1666, a falling apple led Isaac Newton to his theory of gravity. Today we understand so much more about this incredible force that holds the universe (and us!) together. Made in partnership with The Royal Society. #BBCIdeas #Gravity #Science #Universe #Space #Physics | BBC One