Tag: Physics
Hour Physics: What makes a good (or bad) youtube science video
November 30 Colloquium at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. Thanks to Neil Turok for inviting me to speak! also available… Video Rating: 4 / 5
The Amazing Physics of Archery
by Internet Archive Book Images However, there is a lot more physics going on that is unseen. The arrow does anything but go straight to the target. When an arrow is released, it produces a great kinetic energy that causes the arrow to bend right, than left, than right, than left again etc. until it […]
The Physics of Skydiving (Science Out Loud S2 Ep1)
When you fall thousands of feet from the sky, it seems like something strange is happening with the laws of physics. Turns out, everything relies on a simple…
The Role of Physics in Society
by Derek Purdy If we could get into one of those wonderful Wellsian time machines, all shining oak and glass, with polished brass handles and instruments, and ride it back to some time in the latter half of the nineteenth century, we would encounter a very different world from the one of today. Especially for […]
A day in the life of an Oxford physics student
Everything that happened to me on Thursday of 5th week, Michaelmas term 2012. Whilst this was a fairly typical day it by no means represents every day in my … Video Rating: 4 / 5