Articles related to "Physics"
The Physics Family
Physics is a discipline of science that includes many interrelated and active branches.
branches of physics • classic physics • classical physics • modern physics • applied physics
Physics is a discipline of science that includes many interrelated and active branches.
branches of physics • classic physics • classical physics • modern physics • applied physics
How Musical Instruments Make Music
When a student's curriculum, at any grade level, includes both music and the science of waves, or the physics of sound, integrated learning is a natural fit.
teaching physics • teaching principles of sound • integrated learning • teaching science to arts students • teaching music to science students
When a student's curriculum, at any grade level, includes both music and the science of waves, or the physics of sound, integrated learning is a natural fit.
teaching physics • teaching principles of sound • integrated learning • teaching science to arts students • teaching music to science students
The Physics of the Buffyverse
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
buffyverse • the physics of the buffyverse • buffy the vampire slayer • angel • pop culture
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
buffyverse • the physics of the buffyverse • buffy the vampire slayer • angel • pop culture
Understanding Work in Physics
In physics work has a very specific definition that is different from the everyday definition. A force must be applied over a distance.
work physics • net work • kinetic energy • work energy • work force distance
In physics work has a very specific definition that is different from the everyday definition. A force must be applied over a distance.
work physics • net work • kinetic energy • work energy • work force distance
Canadian Nobel Winners
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Canada has contributed enough to get some nobels prizes. Here is a little view at these either Canadian Born or Canadian Citizens who have won the Nobel Prizes.
pearson • polanyi • physics • chemistry • peace
Understanding Potential Energy
Potential energy is the energy of position resulting from any conservative force.
kinetic energy • potential energy • work energy • hooke's law • electrical potential energy
Potential energy is the energy of position resulting from any conservative force.
kinetic energy • potential energy • work energy • hooke's law • electrical potential energy
Niels Bohr, Physicist
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.
niels bohr physicist • niels bohr brief biography • niels bohr atomic structure • niels bohr atomic theory • niels bohr discoveries
Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Career Outlook: Teachers
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Sir Isaac Newton
In 1708, Sir Issac Newton was the first scientist to be knighted. His contributions were revolutionary to the world of science and math
science • math • sir issac newton • 18th century • 17th century
In 1708, Sir Issac Newton was the first scientist to be knighted. His contributions were revolutionary to the world of science and math
science • math • sir issac newton • 18th century • 17th century
Middle School: European Style
School improvement is a hot topic and the European model is often debated. Massachusetts has a Gr. 6-12 school run on the European model. How is this different?
new european teaching style • founder julia sigalovsky • marlborough • massachusetts • middle school
School improvement is a hot topic and the European model is often debated. Massachusetts has a Gr. 6-12 school run on the European model. How is this different?
new european teaching style • founder julia sigalovsky • marlborough • massachusetts • middle school
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Energy and Stellar Evolution
How do we know stars must evolve? The fundamental law of conservation of energy, when applied to stars, tells us that they must run out of fuel and therefore evolve.
stellar evolution • stars • evolve • conservation of energy • conservation of matter
How do we know stars must evolve? The fundamental law of conservation of energy, when applied to stars, tells us that they must run out of fuel and therefore evolve.
stellar evolution • stars • evolve • conservation of energy • conservation of matter
Book: Electric Universe
Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis
david bodanis • electric universe • electricity • electromagnetism • cyrus field
Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis
david bodanis • electric universe • electricity • electromagnetism • cyrus field
Geosynchronous Satellite Orbits
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
geosynchronous satellite • communications satellites • geosynchronous orbit • earth satellite • sidereal day
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
geosynchronous satellite • communications satellites • geosynchronous orbit • earth satellite • sidereal day
Review: Parallel Universe
"Parallel Universe" has been airing periodically on the Science Channel, and is one of the most comprehensible introductions to the topic.
parallel universe • edward witten • string theory • m theory • branes
"Parallel Universe" has been airing periodically on the Science Channel, and is one of the most comprehensible introductions to the topic.
parallel universe • edward witten • string theory • m theory • branes
Important Mathematical Constants
Mathematics is absolutely full of mathematical constants - numbers that represent something fundamental, and which never have, and never will change in value.
mathematical constants • value of pi • euler's number • imaginary number • golden ratio
Mathematics is absolutely full of mathematical constants - numbers that represent something fundamental, and which never have, and never will change in value.
mathematical constants • value of pi • euler's number • imaginary number • golden ratio
What is 3Dnow!
A primer on AMD's new 3Dnow! technology
3dnow! amd k6 k6-2 pentium-ii directx opengl direc
A primer on AMD's new 3Dnow! technology
3dnow! amd k6 k6-2 pentium-ii directx opengl direc
Indigenous Intellectual Property
Indigenous knowledge systems are hot property in the global marketplace, heralding a new age of colonisation through the new "papal bull" of Intellectual Property Rights.
native intellectual property • intellectual property rights • indigenous knowledge systems • global marketplace • eco sustainability
Indigenous knowledge systems are hot property in the global marketplace, heralding a new age of colonisation through the new "papal bull" of Intellectual Property Rights.
native intellectual property • intellectual property rights • indigenous knowledge systems • global marketplace • eco sustainability
Solving Space and Time Dilation
Special Relativity states that as an object travels closer to the speed of light, both time and space will lose their meaning. The math for this is surprisingly simple.
albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • physics equations
Special Relativity states that as an object travels closer to the speed of light, both time and space will lose their meaning. The math for this is surprisingly simple.
albert einstein • special relativity • time dilation • space dilation • physics equations
Ice Princess Movie Review
What ice skating fan wouldn't love a film that begins with a girl happily gliding across the frozen pond in her backyard?
ice princess • ice princess movie • ice princess movie review • ice skating movies • figure skating movies
What ice skating fan wouldn't love a film that begins with a girl happily gliding across the frozen pond in her backyard?
ice princess • ice princess movie • ice princess movie review • ice skating movies • figure skating movies
Wormholes
A Wormhole is a theoretical shortcut through spacetime that connects two distant locations.
wormhole • lorentzian wormhole • euclidean wormhole • spacetime events • spacetime
A Wormhole is a theoretical shortcut through spacetime that connects two distant locations.
wormhole • lorentzian wormhole • euclidean wormhole • spacetime events • spacetime
Linear vs Circular Logic
Aboriginal circular time is considered part of dreamtime myths, while western linear time is considered to be the reality. But does western physics support this?
indigenous knowledge systems • murri time • dreamtime myth • circular time • circular logic
Aboriginal circular time is considered part of dreamtime myths, while western linear time is considered to be the reality. But does western physics support this?
indigenous knowledge systems • murri time • dreamtime myth • circular time • circular logic
Comic Book Games are on the Rise
Historically, there wasn't much to anticipate about comic book-based video games. A recent rise in popularity coupled with new, powerful consoles are changing this trend
video games • comics • comic book • spiderman • spider-man
Historically, there wasn't much to anticipate about comic book-based video games. A recent rise in popularity coupled with new, powerful consoles are changing this trend
video games • comics • comic book • spiderman • spider-man
Online Tutoring Choices
Online tutors are a convenient way for students to get extra help.
online tutoring • sat prep online • tutor.com • tutorvista • one-on-one tutoring
Online tutors are a convenient way for students to get extra help.
online tutoring • sat prep online • tutor.com • tutorvista • one-on-one tutoring
ATAS: Visas for UK Science PhDs
ATAS, the Academic Technology Application Scheme, is the new post-9/11 visa requirement for international postgraduate students seeking to study science in the UK
atas • academic technology application scheme • international postgraduate science students visa • uk student visa requirements • uk student visa aplication
ATAS, the Academic Technology Application Scheme, is the new post-9/11 visa requirement for international postgraduate students seeking to study science in the UK
atas • academic technology application scheme • international postgraduate science students visa • uk student visa requirements • uk student visa aplication
Atomic Orbitals
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals.
electron • orbital • electronic configuration • periodic table • quantum mechanics
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals.
electron • orbital • electronic configuration • periodic table • quantum mechanics
Instrument Tuning
No one will respect you as a musician (or even want to listen to your performance) unless you can play or sing in tune.
tuning • tune • frequency • sharp • flat
No one will respect you as a musician (or even want to listen to your performance) unless you can play or sing in tune.
tuning • tune • frequency • sharp • flat
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
Non-Defense Nuclear Technologies
Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity.
non-defense nuclear technologies • peaceful uses of nuclear technology;man-made nucle • many uses of radiation • norm • naturally occurring radioactive material
Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity.
non-defense nuclear technologies • peaceful uses of nuclear technology;man-made nucle • many uses of radiation • norm • naturally occurring radioactive material
The Mathematics of Black Holes
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
Why Are Sunsets and Sunrises Red?
Small particles in the atmosphere scattering light cause both sunsets and sunrises to be red.
red sunset • red sunrise • rayleigh scattering • scattering light • why are sunsets red
Small particles in the atmosphere scattering light cause both sunsets and sunrises to be red.
red sunset • red sunrise • rayleigh scattering • scattering light • why are sunsets red
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Small particles in the atmosphere scattering light cause the blue sky.
blue sky • rayleigh scattering • scattering light • why is the sky blue • carolina blue
Small particles in the atmosphere scattering light cause the blue sky.
blue sky • rayleigh scattering • scattering light • why is the sky blue • carolina blue
What is a Black Hole?
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
Legitimizing the Behavior
Make teachable moments out of your students' misbehavior!
discipline • classroom management • education • misbehavior
Make teachable moments out of your students' misbehavior!
discipline • classroom management • education • misbehavior
Magnificent Magnolias
Magnolias -- a wildscaper's guide to a showy southern plant that provides fast-growing shade and food for wildlife.
magnolias • flowering trees
Magnolias -- a wildscaper's guide to a showy southern plant that provides fast-growing shade and food for wildlife.
magnolias • flowering trees
Nuclear Density, Stellar Mass: Neutron Stars and Pulsars Continu
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
Project Magnet
First Canadian government sponsored UFO study.
extraterrestrial • technology • sub-nucleon
First Canadian government sponsored UFO study.
extraterrestrial • technology • sub-nucleon
Instrument Tuning and Intonation
Good musicians know how vital it is to play their instrument in tune, especially when playing as a part of an ensemble. Luckily, anyone can learn to play in tune.
instrument • tuning • tune • tuner • playing
Good musicians know how vital it is to play their instrument in tune, especially when playing as a part of an ensemble. Luckily, anyone can learn to play in tune.
instrument • tuning • tune • tuner • playing
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