Jetpack Rocket Science

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Ever wonder how jetpacks work? The motorcycles of tomorrow may not be populating the skies just yet, but you can test drive a jetpack. There’s a famous jetpack instructor who teaches lessons, and there are also fun courses for the adventurous in Southern California.
In this video, Veritasium breaks down the physics of jetpacks and simplifies the rocket science.
Image credit: Key West Wedding Photography/Flickr
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