Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Elliott Finkley Presentation
On wednesday November 16 I will presenting to the class a short presentation on Magnetic Induction
Fun Physics Questions
Hey all!
I figured to spark your interest in physics, I would throw you all a little physics "scavenger hunt".
These questions are for fun, so please answer at least one. The answers are cool, trust me! Some questions toward the end will focus on Physics 112.
1) What is the coldest temperature achieved in a laboratory?
2) What is the hottest temperature achieved in a laboratory?
3) What is the other form of Newton's Second Law of Motion? Hint: Mass is not constant.
4) What is the exact speed of light in a vacuum?
5) What is the most abundant element in the universe?
6) What is a quark?
7) What is the ether and what theory came from disproving its existence?
8) What is an electric charge? How many type of charge are there?
9) What is magnetism?
10) What is the mass of an electron?
Good luck and I hope to see all ten questions answered!!
I figured to spark your interest in physics, I would throw you all a little physics "scavenger hunt".
These questions are for fun, so please answer at least one. The answers are cool, trust me! Some questions toward the end will focus on Physics 112.
1) What is the coldest temperature achieved in a laboratory?
2) What is the hottest temperature achieved in a laboratory?
3) What is the other form of Newton's Second Law of Motion? Hint: Mass is not constant.
4) What is the exact speed of light in a vacuum?
5) What is the most abundant element in the universe?
6) What is a quark?
7) What is the ether and what theory came from disproving its existence?
8) What is an electric charge? How many type of charge are there?
9) What is magnetism?
10) What is the mass of an electron?
Good luck and I hope to see all ten questions answered!!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Waves of Physics
Check out this video on waves dont look to hard you might go dizzy
Really look at the motion of the balls,notice the differnt length of the string attached..
Really look at the motion of the balls,notice the differnt length of the string attached..
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Changing World
So think to yourself about how many times you have an idea and it's wrong. A few hundred years ago a mathematicaian concluded a knew all math. Well in this day and age, stuff changes; especially the scientific world.
The IUPAP just added three new elements to the periodic table of elements. Crazy, huh?
You may think, how many elements exist? I want your opinion, so please use your physics and chemistry backgrounds wisely!
To inspire you, check out the article about the new elements:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2058054/Elementary-dear-Copernicus-Three-new-members-join-periodic-table.html
ONE MORE THING! I want to post something that you like. Please leave a comment and the first person to post an interesting topic will have a blog post based on their topic!
Have a good week!!
The IUPAP just added three new elements to the periodic table of elements. Crazy, huh?
You may think, how many elements exist? I want your opinion, so please use your physics and chemistry backgrounds wisely!
To inspire you, check out the article about the new elements:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2058054/Elementary-dear-Copernicus-Three-new-members-join-periodic-table.html
ONE MORE THING! I want to post something that you like. Please leave a comment and the first person to post an interesting topic will have a blog post based on their topic!
Have a good week!!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Light -> Electricity
Using sunlight to make electricity?
That's absurd!
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-11-solar-loss.html
Well, no. It has been proven in the passed century that light and electricity are directly related and share numerous properties. We can thank the great physicists of the late 19th and early 20th century. Among the most famous ones are Michael Faraday and James Maxwell. They are, in the most part, responsible for much of what we have today.
This is a famous photo, funny for those who understand it, that gives an idea behind the workings of Maxwell. The most basic forms of these equations will be covered in your physics 112 course.
There is still much work that needs to be done. The present stage of technology is still a baby, believe it or not. It's still amazing to see where we are at today, but the possibilities are endless.
Harnessing the power of sunlight will open up the doors to new technologies.
That's absurd!
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-11-solar-loss.html
Well, no. It has been proven in the passed century that light and electricity are directly related and share numerous properties. We can thank the great physicists of the late 19th and early 20th century. Among the most famous ones are Michael Faraday and James Maxwell. They are, in the most part, responsible for much of what we have today.
This is a famous photo, funny for those who understand it, that gives an idea behind the workings of Maxwell. The most basic forms of these equations will be covered in your physics 112 course.
There is still much work that needs to be done. The present stage of technology is still a baby, believe it or not. It's still amazing to see where we are at today, but the possibilities are endless.
Harnessing the power of sunlight will open up the doors to new technologies.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
What is Gravity?
Gravity. Right. The imaginary thing that keeps us on the Earth and everything in order.
There is a big problem though. We know how gravity works and are finding out new and interesting things about it, but do we know why it works?
No. There are only theories of why gravity works.
Take a look at this video below that gives you an overview of what gravity is and how it works.
Warning: You might have to watch it more than once to understand everything the narrator says. The end is especially tricky because those bits of information are probably beyond the scope of your physics knowledge.
Say what?! Did that guy just say gravity also attracts massless objects? How does that work? What is a massless object? Has physics stopped working? Nope. This is a huge part of upper-level physics. Quite interesting.
So tell me, how does gravity effect your life? Can you tell me what a light-year is?
There is a big problem though. We know how gravity works and are finding out new and interesting things about it, but do we know why it works?
No. There are only theories of why gravity works.
Take a look at this video below that gives you an overview of what gravity is and how it works.
Warning: You might have to watch it more than once to understand everything the narrator says. The end is especially tricky because those bits of information are probably beyond the scope of your physics knowledge.
Say what?! Did that guy just say gravity also attracts massless objects? How does that work? What is a massless object? Has physics stopped working? Nope. This is a huge part of upper-level physics. Quite interesting.
So tell me, how does gravity effect your life? Can you tell me what a light-year is?
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Getting Closer to Sci-Fi?
Your mind will be blown:
Some of the most basic topics discussed in this video are things you will cover in Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism. The whole idea behind magnets and magnetic fields will seem clearer to you after you take it.
The only thing that went through my mind was Luke Skywalker traveling with his Landspeeder through Tatooine (for any Star Wars nerds out there). Anything is possible if you can think of it. Star Wars may soon become a reality. I call dibs on the pink lightsaber.
Any wild ideas that you guys would like to share?
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