Skip to content

Esoteric news

Science and reality

Category: numerical model

Posted on April 27, 2017

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 post Let’s Do the Shocking Physics of Why Power Lines Sag appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on February 8, 2017

Let’s Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn’s Rings

Let’s Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn’s Rings
When a planet has a ring system, you will often see gaps in the rings. Can these ring gaps be modeled numerically? The post Let's Use Physics to Model the Gaps in Saturn's Rings appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on December 9, 2016

The Physics of Spider-Man’s New Web Wings

The Physics of Spider-Man’s New Web Wings
In the latest trailer from Spider-Man: Homecoming, we see that he now has wings on his suit. Here is a rough model of him falling with wings. The post The Physics of Spider-Man's New Web Wings appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 4, 2016

The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire

The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire
This video shows a wind turbine on fire making a crazy helix. Here's how to model this motion in 3D. The post The Mesmerizing Math of a Wind Turbine on Fire appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 24, 2016

We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall

We Swear There’s a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall
When light reflects off a mirror, the incident angle is equal to the reflected angle. Is the same true for a ball bouncing off a wall? The post We Swear There's a Reason to Model This Ball Bouncing Off a Wall appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 11, 2016

Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens

Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens
What happens when you connect a charged capacitor to an inductor? You get an oscillating circuit. Here's how it all works. The post Go Ahead, Connect an Inductor and Capacitor and See What Happens appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 1, 2016

The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball

The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball
The MythBusters wanted to test if you could survive a fall in an inflatable ball. But how high would you have to drop it to reach terminal velocity? The post The Physics of Dropping Out of a Plane in an Inflatable Ball appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on February 9, 2016

You–Yes, You–Can Calculate the Speed of Light With Jupiter

You–Yes, You–Can Calculate the Speed of Light With Jupiter

Ole Roemer used the moons of Jupiter to estimate the speed of light. Here's how he did it.

The post You–Yes, You–Can Calculate the Speed of Light With Jupiter appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on February 5, 2016

Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics!

Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics!

What path should you take to catch another football player? Here are three different ways to run the play.

The post Tackle a Runner Like a Super Bowl Player—With Physics! appeared first on WIRED.

Proudly powered by WordPress