The Physics of...

I am a physics teacher in a small midwestern town. Together, my students and I, will attempt to explain the physics of what we see. Topics may range from things done in class, to things we have seen on TV, to the outcomes of our local sporting events. Our goal is to apply what we learn in class to events in our daily lives and hopefully you can learn from this too.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The Physics of a Curveball and a Yo-yo

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The Physics of a Curveball The path of a baseball pitch mainly depends on the spin of the ball. Pitchers work for years to perfect the desi...

Vacuum Cleaners

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Vacuum cleaners are another household appliance that most people have encountered at some point in their lives. The idea behind how a vacuu...

Microwave Ovens

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Most people have used a microwave oven before. They're a fairly common household appliance. They can be used to reheat food or even co...

How Does A Bullet Work?

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Guns (firearms) are without a doubt some of the most common weapons found on our planet today. They range in size, style, and usage, but t...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Club Head Speed in a Golf Swing

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Swimming

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During swimming, a person exerts a force pushing themselves forward in the water.   This can be done through many methods and means, althoug...

TENNIS

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  Tennis is comprised of many specific, yet integrated components, all of which are easily broken down into the basic laws of physics.   On...
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iPhone Touchscreen

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Since its debut in 2007, the iPhone has become the one of the most well known smartphones in the world. One of the features that was unique...

How Exactly Do Airplanes Fly?

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How exactly do airplanes fly? You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know the answer to that question. The truth of the matter is that ...
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