This learning activity will provide an introduction to mechanical and materials testing. Using Hooke's law, students will calculate the stiffness of springs and think about issues of force, compression, and tension. This activity is intended for high school and introductory level undergraduates. The document is available to download in PDF file format.
Authored by Paul Doherty, Pearl Tesler and Noel Wanner for Exploratorium, this site analyzes the physics of skateboarding in great detail. It goes into many...
This applet simulates the behavior of a simple RLC circuit with an AC voltage source. The user can change the period of the voltage source, the inductance, and...
This lesson provides an introduction to the world oil market and the United States' dependence on it. Topics include our current usage, sources, and the...
Due to the presence of dissolved gases such as carbon dioxide, rainfall is naturally acidic. The release of other gases and chemicals such as sulfur dioxide...
Soil is essential for life on Earth. It is needed for food, air, clothing and so much more. Discussion topics include the terms 'soil', 'dirt', and 'sediment',...
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A rough ball will travel further than smooth one. Roughness, whether from stitching or abrasion, creates a layer of turbulent air that greatly reduces drag. A smooth golf ball would fly only about half as far as the normal dimpled variety.
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