Physical Science

Ampacity Defined

Ampacity, or AMPERE CAPACITY, is the rated maximum number of amperes an electrical device can safely convey, switch, limit or otherwise utilize by design without the device being altered, overheated or destroyed. Ampacity is synonymous with AMPERES, a reasonably complex…
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Relativity on Airplanes

Einstein’s “Theory of Relativity” is commonly divided into two parts: “special relativity” and “general relativity,” and each part results in different effects on your airplane ride. Broadly speaking, special relativity tells us that the laws of physics are the same…
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