Showing posts with label physics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label physics. Show all posts

5 Dec 2024

Types of Motion: Linear, Rotational and Oscillatory Explained

Motion is a fascinating concept. It plays an important role in our daily lives. Motion refers to the change in the position of an object over time. But did you know that there are different types of motion? 

In this article, we are going to look at three primary types of motion. These are linear motion, rotational motion, and oscillatory motion. 

Now let’s break them down to understand each type in a better way:


1. Linear Motion

Linear motion is the simplest form of motion. It happens when an object moves in a straight line. This type of motion is often referred to as translational motion. 

Examples: A car moving on a straight road, a train running on tracks etc.

Key Features: In linear motion, the object’s position changes along a straight path. The speed of the object can be constant (uniform motion) or changing (non-uniform motion).

Formula: The basic equation that describes linear motion is given as:

  s = ut + (1/2)at²  

where s is the distance traveled, u is the initial velocity, a is acceleration, and t is time. 

Why it matters: Linear motion is important for understanding, how most vehicles and moving objects behave. 


2. Rotational Motion

Rotational motion is when an object spins or rotates around a fixed point or axis. In this type of motion, every point on the object moves in a circle around the axis. 

Examples: A spinning top, the Earth rotating on its axis, or the wheels of a bicycle turning.

Key Features: The object rotates in a circular path. Each point on the object moves at the same angular speed, but the speed of points farther from the axis is greater. This is due to the concept of angular velocity.

Formula: For rotational motion, the angular displacement is given by: 

  θ = ωt + (1/2)αt²

where θ is the angular displacement, ω is the initial angular velocity, α is angular acceleration, and t is time. 

Why it matters: Rotational motion helps us understand how gears, turbines, and even planets move. 


3. Oscillatory Motion

Oscillatory motion occurs when an object moves back and forth around a central point, like a pendulum swinging. 

Examples: A swing, a vibrating guitar string, or the motion of a car’s suspension.

Key Features: In oscillatory motion, the object moves to a maximum point, then reverses direction, reaching a similar maximum point on the opposite side. The motion repeats itself in a regular pattern.

Types of Oscillatory Motion:

Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): A specific type of oscillatory motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement. Examples include a pendulum or a mass on a spring.

Damped Oscillations: Occur when the motion gradually decreases due to resistance (like friction or air resistance).

Formula: The displacement in SHM is given by: 

  x(t) = A cos(ωt + φ)

where x(t) is the displacement, A is the amplitude, ω is the angular frequency, t is time, and φ is the phase constant. 

Why it matters: Oscillatory motion is found everywhere— from the working of musical instruments to the functioning of machines and even in the natural world.


Conclusion

Each type of motion—linear, rotational, and oscillatory—is unique in its own way and has its own set of characteristics. Understanding these types of motion is essential in fields like physics, engineering, and even everyday life. Whether it’s the movement of a car, the spinning of a wheel, or the swinging of a pendulum, motion is the force that keeps everything in motion! 

By understanding these basic types of motion, we can begin to explore the complex and fascinating world of physics.

14 Sept 2024

Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity: The Science Behind Space, Time and Speed

Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity: Time, Space, and the Speed of Light

Imagine you're driving down the highway at 60 miles per hour. Next to you, another car is speeding at 80 miles per hour. To you, it seems like that car is only moving 20 miles per hour faster. Now imagine the same scenario, but instead of cars, think of light. No matter how fast you travel, whether at 60 miles per hour or close to the speed of light, light still appears to move at the same speed—186,000 miles per second. This mind-bending idea forms the core of **Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity**, a concept that forever changed how we understand time and space.

What is the Special Theory of Relativity?

Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity explained along with time dilation and twin paradox
Special Theory of Relativity


In 1905, Albert Einstein introduced his Special Theory of Relativity, a radical idea that challenged the existing notions of time and space. At its core, this theory tells us that the laws of physics are the same for all observers, no matter how fast they're moving, and that the speed of light is constant for everyone, regardless of their motion.

The key insight of this theory is that space and time are not separate, unchanging entities. Instead, they are intertwined in a fabric called spacetime, which can stretch, shrink, and warp depending on your motion. This means that time doesn't tick at the same rate for everyone—time can actually slow down for objects moving at incredibly high speeds.

Time Dilation: The Faster You Go, The Slower Time Gets

One of the most fascinating results of Einstein’s theory is time dilation. It sounds like science fiction, but it's a real, measurable effect. Time dilation means that the faster you move through space, the slower time passes for you compared to someone standing still. 

The Twin Paradox: A Thought Experiment

To grasp this, imagine you have a twin. If you hop on a spaceship and travel close to the speed of light while your twin stays on Earth, when you return, you'll be younger than your twin. This isn't some wild fantasy—it's a proven consequence of special relativity. 

Here’s an example to make it clearer: Suppose you're on a spaceship traveling at 99% of the speed of light for what feels like a year to you. When you return to Earth, you'll find that many years have passed for those who stayed behind. While only a year passed for you, decades could have passed on Earth! This happens because at high speeds, time literally slows down for you.

The Speed of Light: The Universe's Ultimate Speed Limit

Another key idea in special relativity is that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. No matter how much you accelerate, light will always outpace you. The speed of light is the cosmic speed limit, and it’s one of the reasons why time behaves so strangely when you move at high speeds.

To illustrate this, let’s go back to the car analogy. If you’re driving at 60 miles per hour, and another car overtakes you at 80 miles per hour, you perceive the difference in speed as 20 miles per hour. But if you were moving at close to the speed of light, and a beam of light passed you, the light would still be traveling at its full speed of 186,000 miles per second—there’s no relative difference. This constant speed of light is a fundamental law of nature, and it’s what leads to the strange effects we observe in relativity, like time dilation.

E = mc²: The Most Famous Equation

You’ve probably heard of Einstein’s equation, E = mc², even if you’re not sure what it means. This equation comes directly from special relativity and shows the relationship between energy (E) and mass (m). In simple terms, it tells us that mass and energy are interchangeable. Mass can be converted into energy and vice versa, with the speed of light squared (c²) acting as the conversion factor.

To put it into perspective, this equation explains why nuclear reactions release so much energy. A tiny amount of mass can be transformed into an enormous amount of energy. This is what happens in the sun, where hydrogen atoms fuse together, and converting mass into the energy that powers our solar system.

Special Relativity in Everyday Life

You might think special relativity is just a theory that applies to far-off galaxies or hypothetical space travel, but it has real-world applications right here on Earth. One example is GPS technology. Satellites orbiting the Earth move at high speeds, so time actually runs slightly slower for them than for us on the ground. To make GPS accurate, the system has to account for this time difference caused by relativity. Without these adjustments, GPS wouldn’t work correctly, and you'd end up in the wrong place.

Why Does Special Relativity Matter?

Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity fundamentally changed our understanding of the universe. Before Einstein, space and time were thought to be fixed, unchanging frameworks. But his theory showed that they are dynamic and can be affected by motion and gravity. This insight opened the door to modern physics, laying the groundwork for everything from the GPS in your phone to our understanding of black holes and the expanding universe.

Conclusion

Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity reveals that our intuitive sense of time and space is not quite right. Time can stretch, space can bend, and the speed of light stands as the ultimate speed limit. While these ideas may seem strange or abstract, they have very real consequences, shaping the technology we use and expanding our understanding of the universe.

At its heart, special relativity reminds us that the universe is far more complex—and fascinating—than it appears. What we once thought of as rigid and unchangeable is, in fact, flexible, adapting to the motion of everything within it. Einstein’s work continues to inspire and challenge us, offering a glimpse into the strange but beautiful reality we inhabit.


8 Feb 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink Successfully Implants First Brain Chip in a Human

Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, announced that the first human recipient of the brain chip implant is recovering well after receiving the procedure on 28th January 2024. 
Elon Musk added that the initial results of the trial show promising detection of neuron spikes. 
Neuron spikes are actually the activity by neurons that use electrical and chemical signals to send information around the brain and to the body. 
Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted clearance for Neuralink to start its first brain chip implant trial on humans. 
The Prime study, conducted by Neuralink, aims to assess the safety and functionality of its wireless brain-computer interface.   
Neuralink announced its implant trial in September, during which a specially developed robot will surgically implant the ultra-fine threads of the implant to facilitate signal transmission within participants' brains. 
This interface has the potential to enable individuals with quadriplegia or paralysis of all four limbs to control devices using their thoughts. 
So let’s hope for the success of this groundbreaking technology. 

Neuralink Successfully Implants First Brain Chip in Humans





4 Jun 2022

Higher Dimensions Explained - 11 Dimensions Explained - All Dimensions Explained

If you want deep understanding and visualization of all the dimensions starting from 0th dimension to the 11th dimension, then you have come to the right place.
As you will continue to read the article; you will understand- what are dimensions, how many dimensions are there according to different theories, how we can visualize higher dimensions and what is the geometrical structure of higher dimensions.
Here I will also explain why we are not able to perceive higher dimensions although we might be living in higher dimensions unknowingly and what supernatural powers a being of higher dimensions would possess.
So please go through this post till the end as most of your questions related to dimensions will be answered here.
First of all let's understand what we mean by dimensions?

What are Dimensions?

Dimension of a point is defined as the minimum number of coordinates that are needed to specify that point in it.
For example, to specify a sheet of paper we need two coordinates only; length and breadth. Therefore it is a two dimensional object.
But to specify a cube in space 3 coordinates are needed these are- length breadth and height. Therefore we call it a three dimensional object.

How many dimensions are there in the universe?

According to classical physics there are 3 dimensions of space; length, breadth and height and one dimension is of time. String theory requires 10 dimensions but as per M theory total no. of dimensions are 11. In Bosonic string theory spacetime is 26 dimensional.

Why we cannot perceive higher dimensions?

Actually We might be living in higher dimensions without being aware of it. But because of the limitations of our brain and senses we may not be able to perceive them.
According to some researches extra dimensions may be "curled up" at extremely small scales. This scale is so small that we can not see them with our experiments based on current technologies. As we live in a three dimensional world, it's very hard for our 3 dimensional brain to visualize higher dimensions.
There is a process known as compactification, where higher dimensions are curled in on themselves. On changing our reference frame and going into microscopic level we will find higher dimensions.
Let me explain it with the help of a simple example-
Suppose we are looking at a rope from some distance which is tied between two rocks. From this distance we will see only one dimension of the rope i.e. length. Now Imagine that an ant is crawling onto the rope. So from the frame of reference of ant, the rope is at least 2 dimensional as it can see it's breadth and thickness also along with its length. The ant can also feel the grooves and roughness of the rope.
If we go to microscopic level and see from the reference frame of atoms then we will see a whole new world of 3 dimensional atoms having solid nucleus and electrons revolving around it in 3 dimensional space.
On going further into the microscopic level of strings inside the atom, we will see that strings are vibrating in 11 dimensions. Everything in this universe is made up of tiny vibrating loops known as strings according to string theory.
So now you can understand how we can find higher dimensions at the microscopic level.

11 Dimensions Explained Video


 

Now I will discuss every dimension, starting from the zero dimension to the eleventh dimension.

0th Dimension (Zeroth Dimension)

There is no length, no breadth and no height of an object in the zeroth dimension. Example of zeroth dimension is a point.
Lets imagine someone is living in the zeroth dimension then he would neither have any body nor any shape. He can not move in any direction like forward, reverse, up or down. zeroth dimension is the basis of all the higher dimensions.

1st Dimension (First Dimension)

An object in first dimension has only one dimension i.e. length. A straight line is an example of first dimensional object. We can get straight line by joining two points.
A one Dimensional being can move only in a straight line. It cannot move in other dimensions like left, right and upward or downwards directions.

2nd Dimension (Second Dimension)

Second dimensional objects also known as two dimensional or 2D objects are flat shapes. Some common examples of two dimensional shapes are squares and triangles.
As the name denotes, two dimensional objects are made up of two dimensions length and breadth. There is no third dimension of height or depth. Therefore these objects are flat figures having non zero area but zero volume.
If someone is living in two dimensions, then he would be able to move only on a surface without being able to move in up or down directions.
He will not have any idea of the third dimension which is height.
Can you imagine what will happen when a 3 dimensional object enters into the world of two dimensional being? Let's understand it with an interesting example.
Suppose a two dimensional being present in his two dimensional space is watching a three-dimensional apple entering into his flatland world on a vertical axis perpendicular to the plane of the flatlander.
But as we know a two dimensional being cannot see a three dimensional object. So how would that 3 dimensional apple look like from the frame of reference of that flatlander?
He can not see the Apple until it touches his 2 dimensional plane as it's above his flatland and he cannot see anything which is above or below his 2 dimensional plane world.
but as the Apple just touches the plane, he will see a dot which is nothing but the point of contact of the Apple to the plane.  Now as the Apple goes below his plane world, he sees a circle growing in size on his plane and the size of the circle is maximum when half of the Apple is Above and half is below the plane and then the circle size becomes smaller and smaller and then a point and finally it disappears for him.
It means the 2 dimensional being sees only the cross sectional view of the Apple that is cut by his 2 dimensional plane at that moment.
So for a person living in a particular dimension, objects of higher dimensions suddenly may appear from nowhere, may change shapes and size and then disappear into space. It may appear supernatural or kind of magic for a lower dimensional being but for that higher dimensional object it's nothing special. It just moves in dimensions that are not perceived by him.

3rd Dimension (Third Dimension)

On adding one more dimension to 2 dimensional objects we enter into the world of three dimensions. This third dimension is of height.
Therefore to represent three dimensional or 3D objects we need three coordinates length, breadth and height.
As we have Already discussed that two dimensional objects are plane figures therefore have zero volume.
But three dimensional objects are solid objects and therefore have non zero volume.
Some common daily life examples of three dimensional things are balls, chair, car and we humans.
We live in a three dimensional world. This is the reason we can move in forward, reverse, up and down directions easily.
as we have full control over the three dimensions of space.

4th Dimension (Fourth Dimension)

Time is considered the fourth dimension. A four Dimensional being can move freely in time dimension. It would have full control over time. He would be able to move in any desired direction in time; past or future.
Suppose you are living in a four dimensional world then you would be able to go to a certain point in time in past and change your decisions.
But we humans are 3 dimensional beings, therefore have full control over the three dimensions of space but we are forced to move only in one direction in time; the forward direction, as we are three dimensional beings.
But if we consider the fourth dimension from the geometrical point of view then Hypercube is a 4 dimensional object. It is also called a Tesseract.
The relationship between a hypercube and a cube is same as that of cube and square. So in simple terms a hypercube or tesseract is four dimensional analog of the cube.
As a cube has 6 square faces, in the same way hypersurface of a tesseract consists of 8 cubical cells.

5th Dimension (Fifth Dimension)

A person living in 5th dimension can control time in different ways. A fifth dimensional being can move either in past or future as per his wish.
He would have all the powers that are possessed by a fourth dimensional being.
But he would also be able to be present at different locations at the same time. It would also be possible for him to do many jobs and have different hobbies simultaneously.
Actually Parallel universes exist in this dimension, therefore in the fifth dimension you can I have careers in different fields. In this case, you will have another versions of yourself in parallel universes who would be living their lives independently. They would have separate timelines for the parallel universes. Their lives in different parallel universes will be based on cause and effect. It means their lives will change as per the decisions made by your self versions in different universes.
But one limitation of fifth dimension is that you cannot meet your self version in directly using shortcuts to another timeline of parallel universe.

6th Dimension (Sixth Dimension)

A six dimensional being has all the powers that a person living in 5th dimension has along with some extra capabilities.
Parallel universes exist also in the 6th dimension. A six dimensional being can see all the presents, pasts and futures of all the parallel universes.
But one limitation of the sixth dimension is that all the parallel universes must have the same beginning (initial conditions) that is the Big Bang.
Like in the fifth dimension, in the sixth, dimension also you are free to choose multiple careers of your choice and your multiple versions can live their lives simultaneously in parallel universes.
As I already discussed, one problem with the fifth dimension was, you can not meet your self version in another parallel universe directly using shortcuts.
But the sixth dimension is free from this limitation. You can easily jump from the timeline of your universe to any point present on the timeline of any parallel universe.

7th Dimension (Seventh Dimension)

Seventh dimension can have infinite number of universes. A seventh dimensional being can have infinite forms of itself and can move from one universe to any other universe.
All the powers are possessed by a 7th dimensional being that a sixth dimensional being has.
The seventh dimension is free from the limitations of the sixth dimension.
The 7th dimensional universes may have originated from different start conditions.
And a person living in the seventh dimension can have infinite forms of itself which are able to move freely between all the infinite number of universes at his will. These infinite number of universes may have originated from different initial conditions not just the big bang.

8th Dimension (Eighth Dimension)

The eighth dimension has a plane of all the possible presents, pasts and futures for all the infinite number of parallel universes and all these infinite universes extend up to infinity.
String Theory says in the eighth dimension objects do not have any physical existence. You may think of it analogous to our digital world, where we can not touch the objects but only can see or hear them. They can change shapes, size and appear or disappear instantly. So it may be somewhat similar to the virtual reality.

9th Dimension (Ninth Dimension)

Infinite number of universes exist in the ninth dimension. It is possible for the universes in the ninth dimension to have their own laws of Physics and separate conditions and probabilities of their origin.
You will be surprised to know that in the ninth dimension many civilizations or aliens may live simultaneously at the same place. These coexisting civilizations may not see or feel the presence of each other.
The ninth dimensional being would have mind boggling super powers. That being would be capable of going to any point in time- past, present or future of any infinite number of universes.
He would have no physical form and would be able to move freely in space and time in any of the universes.

10th Dimension (Tenth dimension)

The 10th dimensional being would have infinite powers. He would be able to do  the things that are beyond your imagination.
He would be able to control even the spacetime and everything present in all the infinite number of universes.
So what would you call that 10th dimensional being who is infinitely powerful.
I think we can call him The God!!!
Some researches also suggest that God lives in the 10th dimension.

11th Dimension (Eleventh Dimension)

Many unanswered questions were arised when the superstring theory was introduced. Therefore to answer these questions, eleventh dimension was proposed by the researchers.
We can observe only three dimensions of space and One dimension of time. It is not possible for us to observe higher dimensions as higher dimensions are Compactified or curled up.
According to superstring theory, everything in the universe is made up of one dimensional and infinitely small vibrating loops called strings.
Even the subatomic particles are made up of Strings and unique characteristic of each subatomic particle is because of the manner in which the strings vibrate.
It is interesting to note that, frequency of vibration of the string is responsible for the mass of the particle.
But the string theory does not answer two important questions related to strings, what these tiny strings are made of and where they come from.
Size of the strings is of the order of 10^(-33) cm. This size is unimaginably small. This is many times smaller than the diameter of the nucleus.
10^-33 cm is actually millionth of a billionth of a billionth of a billionth of a centimeter.
I know Without giving an analogy our brains can not understand, how small this number is.
If we increase the size of an atom up to the size of the observable universe, then the size of the string would be just equal to a tree.

My dear friends this was all about 11 dimensions. I hope I could answer most of your questions regarding dimensions.

5 Oct 2020

Charles Law - Charles's Law - Charles Law Experiment - Charles Law Simulation - Charles Law PhET

This video explains, What is Charles Law (Charles's Law or Charles' Law). This simulation video has been created by using PhET simulation. In this Charles simulation you will understand the definition of Charles's law, the formula of Charles law and also the concept of Charles law.

After watching the Charles simulation video you will understand the relation between volume and temperature in adiabatic process (relation between volume and temperature when pressure is kept constant). The concept of gas pressure has also been explained here.

Definition of Charles’ Law

At constant pressure, the volume of an ideal gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.

Charles Law Simulation Video


Boyle's Law Explained You can Play with this PhET Simulation (Charles Law) using the link given below- https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/gases-intro/latest/gases-intro_en.html
Credits: PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder 

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23 Jul 2020

Science Simulations and Animations



Types of Energy and Energy Transformation | Energy Conservation & Energy Conversion | PhET Simulations



Law of Energy Conservation Simulation | Energy Transformation Simulation | Kinetic and Potential Energy | PhET Simulations physics



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Analysis of Orbits | Orbit Simulator | Gravity and Orbits PhET | PhET Simulations Physics



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21 Jul 2020

Continuity Equation in Fluid Mechanics | Equation of Continuity Animation | Fluid Mechanics Simulation | PhET Simulations physics

In this video you will learn the basics of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics. Continuity Equation in Fluid Mechanics has been explained here with the help of beautiful simulation software known as PhET simulator.

What is Equation of Continuity in Fluid Mechanics

Equation of continuity is based on the principle of conservation of Mass. According to the equation of continuity, the rate at which the mass enters a system is equal to the rate, mass leaves the system in any steady state process.
After watching the Fluid Mechanics simulation (fluid dynamics simulation) you will understand how the pressure and velocity gets changed on varying the area of cross section of the pipe.
Equipments to measure pressure and velocity have been used at various places and instants to measure it in fluid flow in the pipe.
The Bernoulli's equation (bernoulli's theorem) has also been explained in this simulation video. You will learn how according to Bernoulli's theorem, pressure changes with velocity in the fluid flowing in the pipe.

Continuity Equation in Fluid Mechanics (Animation)



Credits: PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder 

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Law of Energy Conservation Simulation - Energy Transformation Simulation - Kinetic and Potential Energy - PhET Simulations physics

This beautiful and informative simulation explains- what is conservation of energy (law of energy conservation).
Here you will also understand the concept of kinetic energy and potential energy.
This simulation has been created using PhET simulations. After watching this simulation video you will understand the effect of friction on the motion of the particle and also on its energy.
This video makes it clear that the total energy is conserved in all the cases, even when friction is present.

Law of Conservation of Energy (Definition)

According to the law of conservation of energy, we know that energy can neither be created nor can be destroyed, it can only be converted from one form to another. This conversion of energy from one state to another is known as the energy transformation.
In this video you will also know, the formula to calculate kinetic energy and potential energy.

Law of Conservation of Energy Simulation




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Photoelectric Effect | Photoelectric Effect Experiment | Photoelectric Effect Simulation | PhET Simulations Physics

This is a complete simulation about Photoelectric effect. In this Photoelectric effect simulation, you will understand the concept and definition of Photoelectric effect.

What is Photoelectric Effect 

Photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when the light falls on a material.
Here the concept of Photoelectric effect has been explained by changing the intensity of light and frequency of light.
Different target metals have been used to analyse the photoelectric effect. 
In this Photoelectric Effect Experiment following curves (graphs) have been used to explain the concepts related to Photoelectric effect like-
1. Graph of current versus battery voltage
2. Graph of current versus light intensity
3. Graph of electron energy versus light frequency

In this PhET simulation of Photoelectric effect the concept of stopping potential in Photoelectric effect and the work function of metal (work function photoelectric effect) has also been discussed in detail.
This effect is also known as Hertz Effect. The formula to calculate the maximum kinetic energy from the frequency of light and work function of the metal has also been explained.

Photoelectric Effect Simulation (Experiment)




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Faraday Law of Electromagnetic Induction | EMI | Lenz Law Simulation | Electromagnetic Induction

Refraction of Light | Total Internal Reflection (TIR) | Refractive Index and Snell's Law

Types of Energy and Energy Transformation | Energy Conservation & Energy Conversion | PhET Simulations

Capacitor Structure and Working | Charging and Discharging of Capacitor | PhET Simulations 

Continuity Equation in Fluid Mechanics | Equation of Continuity Animation

Law of Energy Conservation Simulation - Energy Transformation Simulation

Photoelectric Effect | Photoelectric Effect Experiment |Photoelectric Effect Simulation

Wave Propagation on a String Simulation | Wave on String |Transverse and Longitudinal Waves 

Analysis of Orbits | Orbit Simulator | Gravity and Orbits PhET | PhET Simulations Physics 

Gravity and Orbits PhET Simulation | Sun Moon and Earth Orbits | PhET Simulations Physics 

11 Types of Orbit Simulation | Simulation of Orbit by PhET Simulator | Orbit Simulator

What Will Happen if Gravity Disappeared | Gravity and Orbits PhET Simulation

14 Jul 2020

Latest Scientific Researches (Includes Videos)





What is Dark Matter | Proof of Dark Matter in the Universe



Antikythera Mechanism Explained |The Oldest Computer Ever Found



Bionic Lenses (Bionic Lens) | Bionic Lens Implant & Surgery, Bionic Lens Update, Research and Trials



Chandrayaan 2 Launched by ISRO | Moon Mission of India



What Was Before the BIG BANG | The Big Bang Theory and Beginning of The Universe



What Happened to Chandrayaan 2 Mission by ISRO | Chandrayaan 2 Mission and Lander Vikram



Dark Energy is not the Fifth Force, Proved by an Experiment at Imperial College London - Science News



NUKE MARS Vs SOLAR REFLECTORS on MARS by Elon Musk | Nuke Mars Elon Musk | Elon Musk Mars | Mars New



First Image of Black Hole Captured by Scientists with the Help of Event Horizon Telescope (EHT Telescope)



PLUTO is a PLANET AGAIN - Says NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine | Pluto Not a Planet



What is Tachyon (Tachyon Particle) | Tachyon Particles that Travel Faster than the Speed of Light !!!



Why do we Dream and what is the Purpose of Dreams (REM and Non REM Sleep | Sleep Paralysis | Sleep Walking & Lucid Dreaming)



What Will Happen on FOLDING a PAPER 103 Times | Folding a paper 42 Times



Water on Mars Found by Curiosity Rover of NASA in Gale Crater (Rock Strathdon) | Mars News | NASA News



Von Braun Space Station (Space Hotel) by Gateway Foundation | Hotel in Space | Von Braun Wheel



New Computer Chip Speed Up Scientific Discoveries by 1000 Times



What is Mind Uploading (Brain Uploading or Mind Transfer) and when it will be a Reality | Whole Brain Emulation (WBE)



End of the Universe | How the Universe will End | Big Freeze, Big Rip, Big Crunch & Big Bounce



Facts about Human Brain | Power of Human Brain and Brain Structure (Neurons and Memory)



Time is an illusion | Past Present and Future Exist at the Same Time | Max Tegmark | Block Universe



16 Psyche Asteroid | Golden Asteroid | Space Mining |16 Psyche (Psyche 16) | Asteroid News



Why Apollo 11 by NASA Took Only 4 Days to Reach Moon but ISRO's Chandrayaan 2 is Taking 48 Days !!!



Newton Was Wrong: Scientists Dismiss Newton's Theory of Universal Gravity and Warn Einstein is Next



NASA's TESS Discovered New SUPER EARTH (Planet GJ357d of Star GJ357)



STAR older than the Universe | METHUSELAH Star (HD 140283) | Oldest Star in The Universe



International Space Station (ISS) | Life in ISS | ISS Facts | International Space Station from Earth



Hubble Space Telescope (HST) | Hubble Telescope | Hubble Telescope Facts | Hubble Telescope Images Live



The Universe is Expanding Faster than We Thought- Expansion of the Universe- Cepheid Variables



BREAKTHROUGH Experiment on Parallel Universe- Portal to Parallel Universe- Leah Broussard Parallel Universe- Mirrorverse (Multiverse)



Mysteries of Physics- Unsolved and Unanswered Questions and Mysteries in Science and Physics



Stomach Surgery Animations/Best Surgery Animation Videos/Cool Medical Animations/Science Animations



Apollo 11 Moon Landing/First Man on the Moon/Neil Armstrong/Neil Armstrong Moon Landing/NASA Mission



Universe Origin Theories, Beginning, Evolution and Future of the Universe (BIG BANG Theory, Steady State Theory and Pulsating Theory)