Olympic Cyclist Vs. Toaster: Can He Power It?

Why it was recommended

Here's a neat video of an olympic cycle sprinter powering a toaster

Recommendationmichaelt · Original2020-10

What it covers

Olympic track cyclist Robert Forstemann tries to pedal hard enough to power a 700 W toaster and toast a slice of bread. The film frames it as a comparison of how much energy. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

The Toaster Challenge

Length

3 min 14 sec

Year

2015

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