The difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) is really as simple as their titles suggest. Direct current is steady and flows in one direction (hence, it flows directly) while alternating current rises and falls as it continually…
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What is the difference between Astronomy and Astrophysics? This is actually a question that can be answered very simply indeed if you take a step back and look logically. The two words/fields though, are inextricably linked in the world of…
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Quoted from one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century, Albert Einstein, “… god does not play dice.” He gave this response when Werner Heisenberg proposed the uncertainty principle, Einstein said that statement thinking the natural world does not…
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Circular motion occurs when a force acts tangentially to the direction of motion of a body at all times. For a body of mass m, travelling with a linear speed v, the force F and radius of curvature R (radius…
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Asteroids, the larger of which are sometimes termed planetoids, are in essence the remnants of the many collisions that took place during the formation of the solar system we see today. These rocky/ice and metallic bodies, mainly irregular in shape,…
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A comet is one of several types of solar bodies present in the night sky. They orbit the sun and when close enough to the sun, the often display a coma, which is a temporary atmosphere surrounding the comet, and…
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There are many things to consider when thinking of a science project for high school. Some of the major things you need to consider is if the project is interesting. Boring projects do not attract much attention, and you will…
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Learning the types of nebulae enhances any astronomer’s view of the universe as it’s currently known. These vast clouds, often measuring two hundred light years across, feature a differing characteristic that help define the various types. Each nebula belongs within…
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“Rules are made to be broken!” Do you live by that philosophy? Is that too harsh an edict? I don’t think so, not at all. In fact, if mankind never broke the rules, many advancements never would have been made….
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Believe it or not, the Sun is just a star, just like those we see twinkling at night. The Sun, however, is so much closer to us on Earth that it looks much bigger, much brighter, and we can even…
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