Materials Needed: A can of root beer, a can of diet root beer, a large container of water and a deep sink or a bathtub. This experiment number four on our list of simple physics experiments with ...

Everyone needs some “go to” demos. Personally, I like this one. It’s not too difficult to build and it’s easy to use. Take a large block of wood (it needs to have a good mass). I used a left over ...

Discover the fascinating world of physics with our "Simple Electric Train" video. In this engaging demonstration, we break ...

The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

You don’t need a lab to explore the wonders of science - just a little curiosity and a few things from around the house. These five easy experiments bring chemistry, physics, and biology to life in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Want to defy physics? This experiment makes a straight laser beam ...

Physics, particularly forces and motion, can be challenging. By observing everyday motion, conducting simple experiments, and understanding Newton's laws in plain language, the concepts become more ...

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Between the summer of 1665 and the spring of 1667, Isaac Newton developed his theories on calculus, optics, and the laws of motion and gravity. He was quarantining during the Bubonic Plague and found ...

Thought experiments can be extremely powerful; after all, pretty much everything that [Einstein] came up with was based on thought experiments. But when a thought experiment turns into a real ...