Explore the critical angle condition that determines the motion of a spool under applied force. This physics problem breaks down the concepts step by step, explaining when the spool rolls forward, ...

Learn how to determine the observed intensity of a supernova using core physics ideas like luminosity, distance, and the inverse-square law. This video walks through the reasoning and calculations ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Generative AI is becoming ubiquitous in everyday life. Large language models like ChatGPT can help answer questions, write ...

A new study showed that, when confronted with physics problems, new parts of a student's brain are utilized after receiving instruction in the topic. Parts of the brain not traditionally associated ...

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 ...