Why Do Escalators Move at That Exact Speed? The Science Behind the 'Just Right' Pace [ID1337]

Описание: You’ve felt it before.
That weird moment on an escalator where your brain asks,
“Why is this moving at this speed?”
Not fast.
Not slow.
Just uncomfortable enough to feel intentional.

In this episode of Explaining Everything, Professor Everything breaks down the physics, psychology, safety codes, and human awkwardness that determine the exact speed of escalators around the world.
It’s not a bad design.
It’s survival engineering.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:03 – Your Body Is the Limiting Factor
2:28 – Faster Escalators Actually Move Fewer People
3:50 – Safety Codes Are Extremely Unfun but Very Important
5:15 – Your Brain Hates In-Between Speeds
6:33 – Conclusion: The Speed Is Exactly Wrong on Purpose

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Video edited by: Sybill Erika M.