#physics

flight  How do jet engines work?

Jet engines are used in aircraft to propel them forward by creating a forward thrust. There are various types of jet engines, but the most commonly...    Read more

waves  What is the difference between a redshift and a blueshift?

Redshift and blueshift are two important concepts in physics and astronomy. They are related to the Doppler effect, which is the change in the...    Read more

science  How do you calculate the kinetic and potential energy of an object?

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, while potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or...    Read more

insights  What is string theory?

String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that attempts to unify all known forces and particles in the universe. It posits that the...    Read more

calculate  How do you calculate the gravitational force between two objects?

According to Newton's law of universal gravitation, every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force that is directly...    Read more

waves  Can sound waves travel through space?

Sound is the result of vibrations that propagate through a medium such as air, water, or solid materials. In space, there is no air, and thus no...    Read more

visibility  Where does light travel to and where does it stop?

Light travels through space in a straight line at a constant speed of 299,792 kilometers per second (or approximately 186,282 miles per second)....    Read more

space_dashboard  How big is space?

Space is vast, to say the least. In fact, it is so large that it's difficult for the human mind to comprehend its sheer size. The observable...    Read more

visibility  Where does light travel to and where does it stop?

Light travels through space in a straight line at a constant speed of 299,792 kilometers per second (or approximately 186,282 miles per second)....    Read more

science  What is the theory of relativity, and did Einstein ever express doubts about its correctness?

The theory of relativity is a set of two interrelated physical theories proposed by Albert Einstein. The first one, called special relativity, was...    Read more