You're sitting in physics class, working on a traditional problem involving forces and acceleration, when you start to wonder where these terms even came from. Were they just dreamed up to bring ...

Learn the fundamentals of mechanics with Newton’s Second Law and Momentum Exploring Force and Motion Basics. Discover how force, mass, and acceleration interact according to the principles established ...

Learn the physics behind motion with Understanding Acceleration of a Block on an Incline With Friction. This video explains how friction influences acceleration on an inclined plane and breaks down ...

Students will apply their knowledge of physical science concepts to create a lunar lander game using Scratch. They will use Vernier force and acceleration sensors to understand forces and integrate ...

Gravity is the force of action between two objects. It’s called a natural force because it acts at a distance rather than needing to be in contact. Gravity is the force that holds us down on Earth and ...

Particle P is able to slide within a smooth slot cut into a disk. The disk is rotating at a constant rate, Ω. We desire to understand the reaction force of the disk slot on the particle as the ...

Download the PDF of this article. In high-throughput applications, standard triangular or trapezoidal motion profiles have been widely utilized to reach a desired position quickly. As shown in the ...

This year's winter American Association of Physics Teachers meeting was right around the corner from me in New Orleans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Probably the best thing about the hotel are the ...