How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy
How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy
How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy
Energy is the answer to so many questions. But what is energy? That is the question.
Let’s Do the Shocking Physics of Why Power Lines Sag
Let’s Do the Shocking Physics of Why Power Lines Sag
When a cable is supported by the two ends, it will hang down a bit depending on the tension in the cable. How can you model this cable sag with a computer?
The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart
The Wacky Physics of Firing a Ball Out of a Moving Cart
A classic physics experiment features a moving cart firing a ball into the air. What happens if you place the cart on an incline?
Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works
Physics: Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works
You can use Legos, pennies, beans---whatever, really---and a six-sided die to model radioactivity. Why? Because physics is fun.
How Hard Does Thor Hit Hulk in That Ragnarok Trailer? Let’s Do the Physics!
