This simple equation is the most profound scientific statement about the universe we live in that you will ever learn. With it Einstein takes all existence and reduces it to one thing, energy-mass which composes all matter. Energy-mass is transmutable…
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If you have ever wondered about the force of gravity and what exactly causes it, then sit back – for you are about to enter the point of no return. Gravity as Einstein has proved, is the result of space-time…
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An asteroid is a small body one mile to 480 miles in diameter. They revolve mostly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They are also called minor planets. There are thousands and thousands of them. Giuseppe Piazzi discovered the…
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Introduction to Vectors in Physics Vectors are a simple approach to solving many classical problems, including dynamics, ballistics, and problems dealing with gravitation. In fact, vectors are so integral to physics that most courses begin with instruction on their use….
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There are three main types of meteors. Before discussing them, however, it is important to understand the difference between a meteor, a meteoroid and a meteorite. They are actually the same thing in different locations. A meteoroid is a small…
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A meteor is just a scientific term for what people commonly know of as shooting stars. They are pieces of rock, minerals, silcates, metals, and dust that heat up due to the friction of the earth’s atmosphere. The friction produces…
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A supernova is a star that ends its life with a “massive cosmic explosion” known as supernovae, hence the name supernova. Supernovas are “rare in our own galaxy”, though many have been seen in other galaxies. The last to be…
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There are several planets in our solar system that have rings. The gas giants, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have them encircling their bodies. Jupiter, the largest planet, has a very faint set of rings. As a result, they…
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Saturn is among the grandest of the eight planets in our solar system. Galileo first saw Saturn through is telescope in the year 1610. He was intrigued to see what looked like ears on the each side of the giant…
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Beginning with the Apollo 11 lunar landing on July 20, 1969, a total of 12 astronauts explored the Moon’s surface on foot and traveling in the lunar rover vehicle. On Apollo missions 11, 12, (Apollo 13 was aborted, but returned…
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