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Velocity Time Function

Revisiting the Velocity-Time Function

May 24, 2026/1 Comment/in Mechanics, Physics Tutorials/by Neil Parker

Kinematics: The Velocity-Time Function Author’s Preface: A Collaborative Approach to Lesson Development The intention behind what I hope will be a series of articles on Kinematics (this one being the first) is to begin an open, collaborative process of lesson development on Physics Forums. In order to expedite this workflow, I am making deliberate use…

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How Well Do You Know Isaac Newton? Take the Quiz

July 28, 2015
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Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history.…
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The LCDM Cosmological Model in Simplified Math (Part 3)

July 27, 2015
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  Part 3: Important Cosmological Horizons and Distances A question that often comes up is: "how big is the observable universe?"The question…
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Postdoctoral Positions: How to Succeed as a Physicist

July 26, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Approximate LCDM Expansion in Simplified Math (Part 2)

July 24, 2015
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  Part 2: Time and Distance In Part 1 we have seen how one of the simplest ways of expressing the fractional expansion rate of the universe,…
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Physics PhD Job Search: Start Well Before Graduation

July 23, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Learn About Neutrino Masses and Speed

July 21, 2015
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It was hard to miss the 2011 OPERA neutrino speed measurement that indicated superluminal neutrino speeds (and turned out to be a measurement error), but…
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Understanding the General Relativity View of Gravity on Earth

July 20, 2015
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Often students have difficulty reconciling the General Relativity (GR) view of gravity versus their own experience with gravity on the surface of Earth.…
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Approximate LCDM Expansion in Simplified Math

July 19, 2015
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 If we restrict ourselves to a spatially flat LCDM universe model (and ignore the early radiation energy density), the first Friedmann equation…
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Teaching Math: Why “Obvious” Beats Memorized Rules

July 17, 2015
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Teaching math well means teaching students to ask "why" until an idea feels inevitable, not just memorizing rules. A math teacher's central goal is to…
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Should You Do Science for Love or for Money

July 16, 2015
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While I served on the math faculty of the US Air Force Academy, we invited numerous cadets to participate in self-funded research…
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Can You Measure Quantum Entanglement?

July 14, 2015
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What is Quantum Entanglement? Though any pair of particles, given their history, might happen to be entangled, some pairs are more entangled than others. …
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Preparing for Your Physics PhD Thesis Defense Effectively

July 14, 2015
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Overview: The Thesis Defense At this point you have completed writing your thesis, your adviser has approved it, and you have distributed it to all members…
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Garrett Lisi’s Superparticle Bet With Frank Wilczek

July 10, 2015
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There is an interesting story unfolding in particle physics. The main motivation for building the Large Hadron Collider was to search for new particles.…
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Writing Your Doctoral Thesis: Guide for Physics Grad

July 8, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Some Useful Integrals In Quantum Field Theory

July 4, 2015
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In my paper on renormalisation I mentioned what most who have studied calculations in Quantum Field Theory find, it's rather complicated and mind-numbing.…
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APS March & April Meetings: Guide for Physics Grad Students

July 1, 2015
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Overview of the APS March and April Meetings I'll try not to make a habit out of this, but I believe there's something to add to this chapter of the…
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How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)

June 28, 2015
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Presenting Physics Research: Conference Tips for Students

June 25, 2015
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Part I: Early Physics Education in High Schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College Part III: Mathematical Preparations Part IV: The…
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How to Write a Master Degree Thesis As a Physics Major

June 23, 2015
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Your First Scientific Paper Ought to be good! Structure and Contents of a Master's Degree Thesis This guide was written some years ago as a guideline for…
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arrowoftime

Retrocausality: How Fundamental is the Arrow of Time?

June 16, 2015
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In this Insight, I'll discuss a recent experiment ([1]  [2] [3]) by some Australian physicists that has brought a thought experiment into the real world…
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How to Publish Your PhD Research in Physics Journals

June 15, 2015
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Research Ethics for Physicists: Keep a Detailed Lab Notebook

June 13, 2015
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Starting Your Research and Keeping Good Records Now, where were we? Oh yes — you have started your actual research work. You and your adviser have…
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Initiating Physics PhD Research: Getting Started Effectively

June 10, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Choosing a Physics Research Advisor in Graduate School

June 9, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Reversible vs Irreversible Gas Compression and Expansion Work

June 8, 2015
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Introduction In learning Thermodynamics, one of the difficult concepts that many students struggle with is the difference between reversible and irreversible…
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Introduction to Causal Perturbation Theory

June 7, 2015
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Relativistic quantum field theory is notorious for the occurrence of divergent expressions that must be renormalized by recipes that on first sight sound…
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Large Hadron Collider Quiz: Test Your CERN Knowledge

June 4, 2015
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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest particle accelerator, built by CERN beneath the France-Switzerland border near Geneva. It began…
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Pass Physics Grad Qualifying Exams: Strategies & Plan

June 3, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Entering Physics Graduate School Without a Physics Degree

June 2, 2015
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Can you enter physics graduate school without a physics degree? I decided to write about this because it is a very common question on many physics forums:…
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Frequently Made Errors in Heat: Elementary Level

June 1, 2015
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1. Heat, Work, Internal Energy, and Kinetic Energy "If heat is the motion of molecules, why isn't it Kinetic Energy?"In everyday use, we may think…
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Distributions

Errors in Probability: Continuous and Discrete Distributions

May 30, 2015
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1. Classifying as discrete, continuous, or mixed These statements (or equivalents) can be found in authoritative-seeming websites:X "A random variable…
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Weak Values Part 2: The Quantum Cheshire Cat Experiment

May 30, 2015
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In a previous Insight, Weak Values Part 1: "Asking Photons Where They Have Been," I showed different methods for computing the relative intensities in…
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Weak Values Part 1: Asking Photons Where They Have Been

May 30, 2015
In a previous Insight on retrocausality, I explained an experiment by Danan, Farfurnik, Bar-Ad, and Vaidman (DFBV)[1], “Asking Photons Where They Have…
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Negative Absolute Temperatures: Explanation & Examples

May 29, 2015
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It's a famous result in thermodynamics that you cannot reach absolute zero no matter how hard you try. Given the definition of absolute zero, it is also…
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Guide to Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals

May 28, 2015
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From Concept to Manuscript You've done the science.  You had an idea, performed an extensive literature review, designed an experiment, ran the experiment,…
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What is Energy

A Definition and Controversy of Energy

May 27, 2015
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[CONTENT] What is energy? Energy is a fundamental concept that refers to the capacity of a system to do work. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude…
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Careers with a Physics Degree: Alternatives & Advice

May 26, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Coriolis

Frequently Made Errors: Pseudo and Resultant Forces

May 26, 2015
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  1. Real versus Fictitious Pseudo, or "fictitious", forces can arise when a non-inertial frame of reference is used. Using a non-inertial frame…
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LHC

LHC Part 3: Protons as Large as a Barn

May 25, 2015
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Introduction See also part 1 and part 2 of the series.The LHC commissioning phase is coming to and end. On Wednesday May 20th 2015, the first collisions…
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Physics Blogs You Need to Be Reading

May 25, 2015
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These are some of the best physics blogs, updated regularly, written by some of the top minds. The feeds are updated on page refresh, so bookmark this…
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Why Renormalisation in Quantum Theory Needs a Cutoff

May 24, 2015
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Introduction This is a follow on from my paper explaining renormalization. A question was raised - why exactly do we need a cut-off. There is a deep reason…
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Frequently Made Errors in Mechanics: Springs

May 23, 2015
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  1. Springs in Series "A spring of constant ##k_1## is connected in series with a spring of constant ##k_2##.  What is the spring constant…
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How to Scientifically Measure How Many Days Are in a Year

May 22, 2015
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How many days are there in a year? Ask pretty much anyone and they will tell you 365, except for leaps years which have 366. In addition,…
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Frequently Made Errors in Probability: Conditionals in Natural Language

May 22, 2015
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  1. Turning a verbal condition into Algebra An actual thread..."A study of auto accidents has found that 40% of all fatal accidents are…
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Understanding the US Physics Graduate School System

May 21, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Frequently Made Errors in Mechanics: Momentum and Impacts

May 20, 2015
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  An impact is an impulse (change of momentum) that involves arbitrarily large forces acting very briefly. These result in near-instantaneous…
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5 Common MATLAB Error Messages and How to Fix Them

May 19, 2015
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MATLAB error messages like "Inner matrix dimensions must agree" or "Index exceeds matrix dimensions" almost always trace back to five common mistakes:…
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Frequently Made Errors in Mechanics: Hydrostatics

May 19, 2015
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  1. Archimedes' Principle X "When a body is placed in a liquid, the weight of the body equals the weight of the liquid displaced"That will…
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Can Gene Editing Eliminate Alzheimer’s Disease?

May 18, 2015
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The development of the CRISPR/Cas9 system has made gene editing a relatively simple task.  While CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies stand to revolutionize…
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Physics Graduate Assistantships: TA vs RA Explained

May 18, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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variables

Some Conceptual Difficulties in the Roles of Variables and Constants

May 17, 2015
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1. Variables and Constants When is a constant not a constant? When it varies.In the standard equation ##y = a x + b##, we are used to thinking of…
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Gauss’s Law Explained: Derivation From Coulomb’s Law

May 15, 2015
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3 Comments
Gauss's law states that the total electric flux through any closed surface equals the total enclosed charge divided by the permittivity of free space (ε₀).…
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Physics Grad School: Senior-Year Application Guide

May 14, 2015
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9 Comments
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Brachistochrone Subway Tunnels: Speed vs. Depth Tradeoffs

May 14, 2015
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Introduction A subway tunnel could, in principle, operate without external energy (like electricity) if we assume zero friction everywhere. The train would…
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Frequently Made Errors: Equation Handling in Physics

May 13, 2015
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15 Comments
1. Algebra versus Arithmetic When numerical values are provided as inputs in a question, it is tempting to plug these into the equations straight away.…
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Physics Major Guide: Succeed in Years 3–4 and Research

May 12, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year of College …
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Frequently Made Errors: Kinematics Mistakes Explained

May 12, 2015
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Kinematics is the subset of dynamics that only concerns itself with time, displacement, velocity, and acceleration. A problem is a kinematics problem…
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medical physics

How to Become a Medical Physicist in 3653 Easy Steps

May 12, 2015
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26 Comments
For many physics students, Medical Physics is that branch of the discipline that seems to hover in the no-man's land between academia and "industry." It's…
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Mathematical Prep for Physics Majors — Essential Guide

May 11, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Periodic Table Quiz: History, Structure & Trends Explained

May 11, 2015
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The periodic table is a chart organizing all known chemical elements by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Dmitri…
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Frequently Made Errors: Mechanics — Moments and Torque

May 10, 2015
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7 Comments
Entire List for Frequently Made Errors Series MechanicsForces Friction Moments Kinematics Hydrostatics Momentum and Impacts Springs Pseudo…
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Quantum Renormalisation Made Easy

May 9, 2015
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What Is The Issue With Renormalisation If you have an interest in physics you have likely come across renormalisation before, although what it really…
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Mutual Inductance: When k≠1 and Two Coupling Coefficients

May 9, 2015
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Mutual inductance and the coupling coefficient A commonly used formula for mutual inductance M between two nearby coils L1 and L2 is M = k√(L1*L2).…
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Learn About the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger Experiment

May 9, 2015
In two previous Insights, I shared Mermin's explanation of the Hardy experiment[1] and the Mermin device[2]. Both of his corresponding AJP papers presented…
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The Quantum Liar Experiment: An Instantiation of the Mermin Device

May 9, 2015
In 1981, Mermin published a paper[1], "Bringing home the atomic world: Quantum mysteries for anybody" in which he explained the mystery of quantum nonlocality[2]…
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Essential Guide: Surviving Your First Year in Physics

May 8, 2015
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Part II: Surviving the First Year of College This part covers survival tips for the first two undergraduate years. You’re now in college and intend…
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Frequently Made Errors in Mechanics: Friction

May 8, 2015
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1. Direction of the normalDefinition: The normal force that body A exerts on body B is that force of minimum magnitude which suffices to prevent penetration…
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Early Physics Education in High schools

Early Physics Education in High Schools For Physics Majors

May 7, 2015
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5 Comments
So You Want to Be a Physicist: A 22-Part GuideFull Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High…
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Photoelectric Effect: Debunking the Photon Myth in Physics

May 7, 2015
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203 Comments
Introduction There are many sins in physics didactics. Usually, they occur, because teachers, professors, textbook or popular-science-book writers, etc.…
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Nowhere Differentiable Functions: Fejér Kernel & Cesàro Sums

May 7, 2015
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This is Part 2 of a series of articles in which the goal is to exhibit a continuous function that is nowhere differentiable and to explore some interesting…
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Frequently Made Errors in Mechanics: Forces

May 6, 2015
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35 Comments
Entire List for Frequently Made Errors Series Mechanics Forces Friction Moments Kinematics Hydrostatics Momentum and Impacts …
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Richard Feynman Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Physicist

May 5, 2015
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74 Comments
Richard Feynman won the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on quantum electrodynamics and is known for inventing Feynman diagrams, contributing to…
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Overcoming Challenges of Self-Studying Number Theory

May 4, 2015
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22 Comments
Introduction During my summer break I spent several hours each day self-studying mathematics—primarily number theory—even though I had no prior experience…
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Particle in a Box: 1D & 2D Quantum Visualizations

May 4, 2015
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11 Comments
Introduction The particle in a box is a staple of entry-level quantum mechanics courses because it provides a clear contrast between classical and quantum…
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LHC Part 2: Commissioning

May 3, 2015
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23 Comments
View All PartsPart 1: LHC about to restart - some FAQs Part 2: Commissioning Part 3: Protons as Large as a Barn Part 4: Searching for New Particles…
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Constructing a Continuous but Nowhere Differentiable Function

May 2, 2015
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11 Comments
When studying calculus, we learn that every differentiable function is continuous, but a continuous function need not be differentiable at every point.…
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Understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics Clearly

April 30, 2015
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73 Comments
Introduction The second law of thermodynamics and the associated concept of entropy have been sources of confusion for thermodynamics students for centuries.…
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Albert Einstein Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of His Theories

April 29, 2015
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77 Comments
Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity and the mass-energy equivalence formula E=mc², won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation…
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Why CRISPR Technologies Won’t Lead to Designer Babies

April 28, 2015
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37 Comments
The prospect of designer babies has been a staple of the dystopian futures imagined by science-fiction writers, evoking fears of eugenics (e.g. Brave…
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Peano Axioms Explained: Natural Numbers Made Rigorous

January 23, 2015
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The natural numbers can be defined rigorously through the Peano axioms, a system built from a set, a successor function, and a starting element (0 or 1…
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Well-Formed Formulas in Set Theory: WFFs Explained Clearly

January 4, 2015
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What Is a Well-Formed Formula in Set Theory? A well-formed formula (wff) in set theory is a string of symbols built strictly from the alphabet of set…
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Space Law Explained: Lasers, Spying, Broadcasting & the Moon

December 2, 2014
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This piece is intended to have a logical basis but should not be taken as purely factual or legal advice.Outer space law leaves several activities…
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Bioethics Explained: Genetic Engineering, Policy, and Ethics

October 2, 2014
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Bioethics asks how far new biological technologies, such as genetic engineering, cloning, and stem cell research, should be allowed to reshape human life,…
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9 Warning Signs of Pseudoscience You Should Know

September 26, 2014
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Genuine science follows the scientific method: testable predictions, sound reasoning, and reproducible evidence. Pseudoscience borrows scientific-sounding…
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Solar Eclipse Viewing & Safety Guide: What to Expect

September 22, 2014
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A solar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye only during totality, the brief period when the Moon completely covers the Sun. At every other stage…
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Star Death Explained: White Dwarfs to Black Holes

September 17, 2014
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Stellar death outcomes depend on the star's initial mass: stars below roughly 8 solar masses end as white dwarfs, while more massive stars undergo core…
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The Science Crackpot Index and Bingo Game

September 14, 2014
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112 Comments
The Physics Forums Crackpot Index is a point-based checklist used to evaluate whether a scientific argument is being made in good faith. Higher point totals…
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The Physics of Hand-to-Hand Combat: Force, Speed & Leverage

September 13, 2014
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Hand-to-hand combat, or close-quarters unarmed fighting, works because good technique applies basic physics — acceleration, force, momentum, and energy…
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Interview with Mentor Integral

September 11, 2014
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17 Comments
Meet a Mentor is a biweekly (twice a week) series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today…
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Interview with Astrophysicist D H

September 11, 2014
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Meet a Mentor is a series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today we meet: D HGive…
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Meet Mentor George Jones — UNBC Physicist & Educator

September 11, 2014
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Meet a Mentor is a weekly series to help you get to know your wonderful mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet:…
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Interview with Mentor Evo

September 11, 2014
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Meet a Mentor is a biweekly (twice a week) series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better. Constructive questions and comments are welcome! Today…
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Interview with Mentor LisaB

September 11, 2014
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Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet: LisabGive…
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Interview with Biologist Ryan_m_b

September 11, 2014
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Meet a Mentor is a fun series to help you get to know your wonderful Mentors better.Constructive questions and comments are welcome!Today we meet:…
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Interview with Mathematician Mark44

September 11, 2014
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Interview with Physicist jtbell

September 11, 2014
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Meet Mentor DaleSpam — Biomedical Engineer & Mentor

September 11, 2014
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Meet Mentor Chestermiller — Chemical Engineering Profile

September 11, 2014
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Evolution FAQ: Theory, Evidence & Common Misconceptions

September 4, 2014
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Evolution is the scientific theory explaining how species change over generations through mutation, heredity, and natural selection. It is supported by…
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Evidence for Evolution: Fossils, Genetics, and More

September 2, 2014
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Evolution is supported by multiple independent lines of evidence: the fossil record, comparative anatomy and genetics, vestigial structures, directly observed…
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