# How Can Tow Trucks Lift Cars? – Physics & Engineering for Kids

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Podcast: [STEM with Dr. Owl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stem-with-dr-owl-7266345)
Published: 2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 703

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Kids will discover the physics of balance and how hydraulic systems allow powerful machines to lift heavy objects without tipping over. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore "liquid muscles" and turn a giant tow truck into a playground seesaw. We’ll learn how heavy engines act as secret counterweights to keep everything steady on the road! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 3-PS2.A – Forces and Motion

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