Science and reality
Here is a quick introduction to the superposition of electric fields and visualizing the E-field due to a dipole using VPython.
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Blue Origin just relaunched the New Shepard rocket. Here is an analysis of the acceleration both for the launch and the landing.
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In some cases, the snow accumulation from the snow storm Jonas must be melted. How much power would it take to melt the snow on the roads?
The post Melting Blizzard 2016’s Snow Would Take a Lot of Energy appeared first on WIRED.
We don't know everything about Planet Nine, but we know enough for some estimation questions.
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Light travels at a very high speed, making it difficult to measure. Here are three historic methods to measure the speed of light.
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The MythBusters made a train tanker car implode due to a pressure difference. You can do something similar at home with a soda can.
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You've waited long enough. It's time for a post on the physics of the Star Wars VII Starkiller Base. Spoiler alert.
The post Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space appeared first on WIRED.
This is especially for new state governors. What do you need to know about higher education?
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Looking back on the previous seasons of MythBusters, here are five great physics demos.
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This electric motor is fairly simple to build and uses materials that you can probably find around the house.
The post How to Build a Super Simple Electric Motor Out of Stuff You Already Have appeared first on WIRED.