Solve the classic blob jump physics problem using the Work–Energy Theorem. Follow how gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and energy transfer explain the launch speed and maximum height, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian As a physics major, it feels like I spend the majority of my waking ...

Parts of the brain not traditionally associated with learning science become active when people are confronted with solving physics problems, a new study shows. The researchers, led by Eric Brewe, PhD ...

Analyze an uphill skier problem using work, energy, and power principles. See how gravitational potential energy, applied force, and friction determine the required work and power, and learn how speed ...

Numerical programming and computer simulations are ubiquitous through all subjects in physics. Thus, computational physics has grown to be an appealing field for those who wish to acquire advanced and ...

The best questions are always the ones that don't have a single clear answer. In my physics classes, I like to present students with problems that can promote a lively discussion—and to do that, they ...

Sometimes you think you have a complete understanding of something and then BOOM—a simple problem throws everything out the window. Let's consider a very basic physics problem involving pushing a ...

WHEN we were 16 years old, my friend Karen and I were interviewed for an educational video. With our hair thick with styling mousse, pale blue eyeliner and misplaced teen swagger, we explained why we ...

Physics of life Biological physics concerns the use of physics to study biological systems such as folding proteins, the dynamics of viruses or the organized movement of animals (Courtesy: ...