Physics Explained

Subscribers 368K

Videos 60

Views 25.1M

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Physics Explained covers advanced topics in physics with mathematical detail, including quantum physics, particle physics, and theoretical concepts. The channel offers in-depth tutorials and deep-dives rather than casual content, appealing to independent learners seeking mathematical reasoning. It publishes content from a base in the United Kingdom and averages about 294.1K views per video, with a catalog of 60 videos since joining in Oct 2018.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Physics Explained?

Physics Explained's biggest competitors on YouTube are PBS Space Time (3.4M subscribers, 90% match) and Veritasium (20.4M subscribers, 83% match), with Arvin Ash (1.1M subscribers, 81% match) also in the top tier. They share a focus on physics concepts, explanations, and thought experiments aimed at a scientifically curious audience.

What type of content does Physics Explained make?

Physics Explained creates educational physics content, as suggested by video titles like Mass Increases with Speed… Right?, Why Do We ACTUALLY Believe Light Is a Particle?, Why Does Time Only Go One Way?, Why Almost Everything Is Actually a Spring, and Why Do We ACTUALLY Believe Atoms Exist? Average video views are about 294.1K, with recent videos ranging from 61.7K to 324K views; the channel averages roughly 294K views per video and uploads regularly (frequency implied by multiple recent titles).

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