Mathematics gives us the truth of physics, but is it the only truth?
The Power Of Balance
Group theory is an abstract concept, but it lies at the heart of physical reality.
A World Of Pure Imagination
Imaginary numbers are strange, but their application to physics is very real.
Slings And Arrows
Newton’s laws are a story of arrows. It’s a story that leads us to an understanding of electricity and magnetism.
Sacred Geometry
Euclid started us down the path of geometry, which led us to the understanding that geometry is the key to the Universe.
An Elegant Weapon
Mathematics is the language of science. In this series we’ll talk about just what that means.
A Slice Of Pi
Today is pi day, which means an obligatory post on that most famous of irrational numbers.
The Numbers Game
Mathematics, physics, and astronomy depend on one another to get it right
High Stakes Lab
In my introductory physics courses, I occasionally implement what I call “high stakes labs.” Take a set of measurements for a devices such as a ball launcher, use those results and your knowledge of physics to predict an outcome (such as where the ball will land) and then test your prediction. The catch is that the grade for the lab depends upon the accuracy of your prediction. It is stressful and challenging, but it demonstrates a common aspect of science and engineering. You can’t simply look up the answer in the book. You have to test your ideas in the real world.
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