This Fungus Eats Radioactive Waste
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Physics
Energy, motion, light and the laws underneath them, explained with everyday examples instead of equation walls.
Physics has a reputation problem: people remember the equations and forget that every one of them describes something you can watch happen. A pendulum keeping time, a bike pump warming under your hand, a rainbow sorting sunlight by wavelength. The articles on this shelf start from the phenomenon and work back to the law, because that is the order in which physics actually makes sense.
The territory runs from motion and energy through electricity, magnetism, waves and light to the modern corners: quantum mechanics for people who want the honest version without the mysticism, and nuclear physics explained plainly enough to be useful. Along the way the misconceptions get named and corrected, including the famous ones about falling objects, vacuums and what "cold" actually is.
Browse the featured guides above for the visual references, like the color spectrum chart, or dive into the list for a specific law, effect or unit conversion. Wherever numbers appear they carry their units, because in physics a number without a unit is just a mood.
Physics
Pros, Cons, and Applications of the Peltier Effect Explained
5 min read
The Peltier effect is an important phenomenon in the study of thermoelectric cooling and heating. For a better understanding, click here for a brief explanation of the Peltier effect.
Monochromatic Mystery: Are Black and White Considered as Colors?
2 min read
Is black a color, or just the absence of color? Is white a color or the lack thereof? Can black and white be considered as colors? If not, then what are they? Phew, too many questions and lot of confusion, isn’t it? You will get all the answers in this ScienceStruck article.
Properties and Uses of a Bar Magnet
6 min read
While magnets can be found in many types and forms, bar magnets are always rectangular in shape. In this article, we shall take a look at the specific characteristics and traits that are displayed by these magnets, and study the various applications for which they can be used.
What Does Breaking the Sound Barrier Mean?
5 min read
When an object moves faster than the speed of sound, the object is said to have broken the sound barrier. In this article, we will take a look at this phenomenon, and study its causes and effects closely.
Examples of Boyle’s Law in Various Fields
6 min read
Boyle’s law is a very important gas law, which helps us closely understand the interrelation between the physical forces of pressure, volume, and temperature. In this article, we will look at a few examples of where this law comes into play in our daily lives.
List of Examples of Pulleys in Our Daily Life
3 min read
Pulleys are simple machines that make daily life so easy. From pulling curtains up to lifting heavy machinery, pulleys are vital in many equipment and utilities. This article enlists such examples, along with pictures, that we come across in our everyday lives.
Examples of Destructive Forces of Nature You May Not Be Aware Of
4 min read
Both constructive as well as destructive forces play an important role in the earth’s makeover. We give you some examples of nature’s destructive forces along with an explanation of the same.
Extremely Interesting Examples of Constructive Forces of Nature
4 min read
The earth’s surface is always changing. Certain forces constantly break it down and build it up. Constructive forces are the ones that help build up the Earth. This post presents some examples of these forces in nature along with the facts about them.
Essential Properties and Common Examples of Ferromagnetic Materials
7 min read
Ferromagnetic materials are those substances which are strongly magnetized in the direction of the magnetic field when subjected to one. Examples of ferromagnetic materials include iron, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth materials.
The Theory of Axial Load Explained With Diagram and Examples
3 min read
A force can act on an object in various ways. One such force is axial load. This ScienceStruck post brings to you the definition of axial load, and also the formula for axial load calculation for better understanding.
Explanation of the Tyndall Effect with Labeled Diagram
5 min read
Light, on passing through a colloidal mixture, gets scattered by its particles. This effect is called the Tyndall effect. This extract gives an insight into the definition of the Tyndall effect, and a detailed explanation, coupled with a labeled diagram.
What are Convection Cells and How do They Work?
4 min read
The formation and working of convection cells is an important process in the formation of landforms and the movement of winds across the globe. In this ScienceStruck article, we will study this phenomenon, and learn about its effects on our world.
The Concept of Negative Energy in Physics Simplified for You
10 min read
Negative energy is a mysterious concept in the world of physics that appears to be more suited to the pages of a science fiction novel than in real life. In this ScienceStruck post, we verify the plausibility of its existence and look at some implications of its existence.
Difference Between Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction With Diagrams
6 min read
Many beautiful natural phenomenon such as the rainbows, twinkling stars, northern lights etc., occur due to reflective, refractive and diffractive properties of light. We find out what each of these properties implies and also understand the difference between reflection, refraction and diffraction.
22 Examples of Mechanical Energy We See All Around Us
4 min read
Energy is required to do any form of work. The total mechanical energy of a system is the sum of the kinetic energy of the system and its potential energy. Given below are 22 examples of mechanical energy.
Examples That Explain the Concept and Meaning of Capillary Action
7 min read
Capillary action allows a liquid to rise upwards against the force of gravity. It is an important natural phenomenon on which is the functioning principle of several natural and artificial processes. In this ScienceStruck post, we shall find out what capillary action is, and take a look at some of its important examples.
Difference Between Translucent, Transparent, and Opaque Materials
3 min read
Light transmission capacity varies from object to object. Transparent objects allow all the light to pass through them, translucent ones allow partial light to pass, whereas opaque ones allow no light to pass through. For a better understanding, this ScienceStruck article lists the differences between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.
The Difference Between Entropy and Enthalpy in Thermodynamics
5 min read
Entropy and enthalpy are two important properties of a thermodynamic system. Though they are different from one another, they are related. This post provides a comparison between the two and also tells you the relationship between them, with the help of examples.
How to Find Volume With Water Displacement Method
7 min read
Science teaches us to think out of the box. So while others may only use water for drinking and bathing, we shall learn how to use it to find the volume of an object.
The Fundamental Difference Between Kinetic and Potential Energy
4 min read
Energy is something that is at work everywhere around us all the time. This post gives the explanation and differences between kinetic and potential energy, the two types of energy.
A Guide to Understand Projectile Motion With Real-life Examples
8 min read
Physics is the branch of science that studies how the world around us behaves. Obviously, therefore, the best way to learn physics is using real-world examples. Here, we learn about an important concept in physics - projectile motion, with the help of real-world examples.
A Basic Comparison of Laminar Flow Vs. Turbulent Flow
5 min read
Osborne Reynolds suggested that the nature of the flow of a fluid depends on its density, flow rate, the dimensions of the container through which it is flowing, and its viscosity. This deduction led to the classification of the flow mechanisms into two broad categories: laminar flow and turbulent flow. We have tried to simplify them, to help you understand this aspect of fluid dynamics better.
A Simple Explanation of Intermolecular Forces With Examples
8 min read
Intermolecular forces are required to make molecules stick together, and they are the reason why compounds with differing chemical properties have different physical properties. The aim of this ScienceStruck post is to put forth the concept of how different intermolecular forces work along with some examples for a better understanding of the concept.
Absolute Pressure Vs. Gauge Pressure: A Definitive Comparison
2 min read
Force applied per unit area of any surface is called pressure. Absolute pressure refers to the measurement of pressure at absolute zero, whereas gauge pressure refers to the measurement of pressure at atmospheric pressure.
Key Things You Need to Know About the Idea of Cryogenic Freezing
13 min read
In the mysterious world of cryogenics, metals have no resistance, gases are liquids, and life can be preserved forever. In this ScienceStruck article, we shall explore this strange world, and find out how these low temperatures affect the living and non-living things that exist around us. We will also talk about what the implications of cryogenic freezing for humans are.
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation - 3 Modes of Heat Transfer
6 min read
As the name suggests, heat transfer is the travel of heat or thermal energy from one object or entity to another. This transfer takes place in three ways - conduction, convection, and radiation. This ScienceStruck post discusses the methods of heat transfer and its applications in detail.
A Comparison of Density-dependent and Density-independent Factors
3 min read
Various factors are employed to chart the population growth of species in order to ensure that it doesn’t have any untoward effect on the ecosystem. These determining factors are classified into density-dependent and density-independent factors. We compare the two in a bid to find out what they are responsible for.
What is the Density Triangle and Examples That Show How it Works
8 min read
The density triangle in physics is a handy memory tool used by students to memorize three different but interrelated formulae. In this ScienceStruck post, we show you how to use the density triangle to make your life in the world of physics a tad bit easier.
Lenticular Lenses: Working Principle and Its Advantages and Disadvantages
5 min read
The lenticular lenses have been in use for a century now. Technology could help millions who need corrective lenses. The lenses are simple in principle, but used in complex applications.
Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Breeder Reactors
4 min read
Breeder reactors are often touted as the answer to uranium-scarcity, which may affect conventional reactors. Sciencestruck lists out the advantages and disadvantages of breeder reactors.
Amperage Vs. Voltage - What is the Difference?
5 min read
The inability to see the actual electrical forces and the flow of charges has always been a challenge to those trying to perceive the basic electrical concepts at most of the time. Two of the foundational components of electrical study are amperage and voltage, and are generally misinterpreted by those trying to understand the subject. Hence, ScienceStruck helps you understand the difference as well as the relation, while comparing amperage and voltage.
Finding the Volume of a Trapezoidal Prism - Made Easy With Examples
3 min read
Stumped over calculations involving the volume of a trapezoidal prism? You need not worry, as ScienceStruck will provide you with the method to find its volume with some examples.
An Easy Guide to Understand Free Body Diagrams in Physics
11 min read
Every macroscopic and microscopic body or object in the universe exerts different forces on the surroundings, as well as experiences the effect of various forces on it. It is possible to study such physical entities with the help of a free body diagram. Read this ScienceStruck article to gain more information about this concept.
Understanding the Difference Between Alternating and Direct Current
3 min read
Today, if you look around, virtually everything you see is powered by electricity in some form or the other. ScienceStruck will explain the difference between the 2 forms of current - alternating current and direct current.
Printable Chart of Electrical Symbols with their Meanings
3 min read
Circuit diagrams provide the component layout in any circuit. In order to represent the various components used in the diagram, electrical symbols are used. Here’s a printable electrical symbols chart for your reference when preparing circuit diagrams.
Put an End to the Debate: Father of Calculus - Newton or Leibniz?
8 min read
Calculus, the branch of mathematics that deals with derivatives and integrals, has a long-standing controversy of its discovery. It is still debated as to who its discoverer was - Sir Isaac Newton or Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz!
World’s Top 10 Electricity-producing Countries
7 min read
To produce 40% of America’s electricity every year, all the power plants in the US together use more than a whopping 900 million short tons of coal. USA, China, and Japan are some of the world’s biggest electricity-producing countries. Find out facts about these electricity production giants in this ScienceStruck article.
Why Do Citrus Fruits Conduct Electricity? The Surprising Truth
5 min read
Citrus fruits are acidic, and whenever any metal comes in direct contact with acid, the atoms of the metal give up electrons. The aqueous environment of the fruit, to a certain extent, mimics the conducting chemical of the battery, and the electrons start flowing through the circuit.
The Complete List of Nobel Prize Winners in Physics
16 min read
Alfred Nobel, in his will, declared a large share of his fortune for awarding Nobel Prizes to those, who shall make inventions and discoveries in the subject of physics. Here is a list of Nobel laureates in Physics till date.