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In Which We Literally Calculate the Power of the Force

In Which We Literally Calculate the Power of the Force

Darth Vader uses the Force to move a rebel soldier. What kind of physics power output does this motion require? The post In Which We Literally Calculate the Power of the Force appeared first on WIRED.

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. The post How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy appeared first on WIRED.

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. The post How a Missing Penny Explains the Conservation of Energy appeared first on WIRED.

Let’s Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works

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. The post Let's Model Radioactive Decay to Show How Carbon Dating Works appeared first on WIRED.

You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work

You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work

When you grade on a curve, you make assumptions about the student population. When you don't, you make an assumption about the test. The post You Think You Know Grades? Here’s How They Really Work appeared first on WIRED.

Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So

Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So

In his new show, the superhero catches himself on a pole. Let's look at the stopping force and acceleration involved. The post Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So appeared first on WIRED.

Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It’s Time for Some Physics

Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It’s Time for Some Physics

What happens when you get a sock stuck in your vacuum cleaner? The motor sounds like it's working harder, but is it? The post Got a Sock Stuck in Your Vacuum? It's Time for Some Physics appeared first on WIRED.

Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here’s How

Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here’s How

Yay for pi, the hidden ninja of the physical world. The post Hey! You Can Find Pi With a Random Walk. Here's How appeared first on WIRED.

Let’s Calculate Pi on a Raspberry Pi to Celebrate Pi Day

Let’s Calculate Pi on a Raspberry Pi to Celebrate Pi Day

Looking for something fun to do on Pi Day? Here. Try an interactive pi calculation using the Raspberry Pi. The post Let's Calculate Pi on a Raspberry Pi to Celebrate Pi Day appeared first on WIRED.

How Can These Cops Run Up a Wall on a Pole? Physics!

How Can These Cops Run Up a Wall on a Pole? Physics!

In this crazy video, two guys use a long pole to help another guy up a wall. Here's the physics that makes this work. The post How Can These Cops Run Up a Wall on a Pole? Physics! appeared first on WIRED.