Tập
NOVA: Episode 16
Tóm tắt
NOVA takes viewers on the ride of their lives as it explores the science of roller coasters, where physics and psychology meet. New rides of the future may take place entirely in the mind—with virtual reality.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- NOVA
- Mùa
- Mùa 20
- Tập
- Tập 16
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1993-11-16
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 16 là tập 16 trong Season 20 của NOVA. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1993-11-16. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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