Physics Lab: Measuring the Force on a Bouncing BallI like toys — but everyone likes toys, right? But what about physics-toys? Those are the best. Vernier (the science education equipment…8h ago8h ago
Physics Quiz: Do You Really Understand Angular Momentum?Here is a question to test your understanding of angular momentum. Don’t worry, I’m going to go over the answer shortly. Actually, there…6d ago36d ago3
Is It Faster to Fall Through the Earth or Orbit to the Other Side?How could you make a tunnel through the center of the Earth? Well, you probably couldn’t. However — if you COULD, it would make a great…Feb 149Feb 149
This Electric Field Physics Lab Isn’t What You Think It Is.The problem with the second semester of introductory physics lab is that it’s difficult to match up with the lecture course. Normally, the…Feb 43Feb 43
Nope. Common Sense Doesn’t Trump Evidence.In a terrible combination of dumb and mean, Donald Trump said that a collision between a helicopter and an airliner (that lead to the death…Feb 26Feb 26
Modeling Random Walks in Python for Fun (and no profit)I have this fun little office toy. It’s got a bunch of tiny balls that fall through some pegs. After bouncing around, the balls end up in…Jan 2510Jan 2510
Using Python to Model a Driven RLC CircuitThe RLC circuit consists of a resistor (R), and inductor (L) and a capacitor (C ). That’s where the “RLC” part comes from. It’s a fairly…Jan 232Jan 232
Could We Really Have Space-Based Solar Power?I saw this IFLscience article about a Chinese plan to create a space-based solar power system. Of course, I have to add some comments and…Jan 2015Jan 2015
Physics Estimate: Could Captain America Survive a Punch From Red Hulk?There’s no question about it. The upcoming Marvel movie (Captain American: Brave New World) has a scene where Red Hulk fights Cap. It’s in…Jan 145Jan 145
For a Truck Tug of War, It’s All About Weight and FrictionIt’s not fair to have a tug of war between a Tesla Cybertruck and a Ford F150. Why isn’t it fair? Well, the Cybertruck has a weight of 6843…Jan 71Jan 71