Real World Physics
Your source for physics in the non-scholarly world, such as everyday manifestations, fun tricks & activities, and other odds and ends. This is also where you can find information on careers in physics.
How Does Doppler Radar Work?
A description of the physical principle behind doppler radar.
A description of the physical principle behind doppler radar.
Turkey Physics
Learn about how physics relates to the cooking of a turkey.
Learn about how physics relates to the cooking of a turkey.
Six Kinds of Simple Machines
There are six kinds of simple machines which have few or none moving parts which provide great mechanical advantage. Learn about these 6 machines and how they are used in your daily lives!
There are six kinds of simple machines which have few or none moving parts which provide great mechanical advantage. Learn about these 6 machines and how they are used in your daily lives!
About Inventors
The About Inventors site has information on many inventors and inventions. An invention, of course, involves the application of physical laws to achieve a desired result. Several of the inventors profiled there have a strong background in physics.
The About Inventors site has information on many inventors and inventions. An invention, of course, involves the application of physical laws to achieve a desired result. Several of the inventors profiled there have a strong background in physics.
Scientific American - Ask the Expert: Physics
Scientific American magazine maintains a list of physics topics from their "Ask the Expert" column. These provide some nice real-world applications of physics.
Scientific American magazine maintains a list of physics topics from their "Ask the Expert" column. These provide some nice real-world applications of physics.