Let’s Explore the Physics of Inertia With a Fidget Spinner
Let’s Explore the Physics of Inertia With a Fidget Spinner
The Physics of Fidget Spinners: Explaining the Moment of Inertia
America's latest fad provides yet another opportunity to explain physics.
How Do Drones Fly? Physics, of Course!
The Physics of How Drones Fly
A typical drone has four rotors. By varying the power to the these four motors, the drone can hover, climb, descend, and turn.
How to Calculate How Fast a Plane’s Flying—While You’re on It
How to Calculate How Fast a Plane’s Flying—While You’re on It
When you look out of the window of a plane, everything looks so small. But they're all big enough to do some physics.
The Traditional Lecture Is Dead. I Would Know—I’m a Professor
The Traditional Lecture Is Dead. I Would Know—I’m a Professor
An awesome science show from the ’80s makes it to YouTube, and it shows just how pointless the traditional lecture is.
Want to Know How Long a Fidget Spinner Spins? Get a Laser and Some Physics
