#physics

scatter_plot  If I move at the speed of light and throw a stone forward, would it travel faster than light?

According to Einstein's theory of special relativity, the speed of light is an absolute limit that cannot be exceeded. This means that no matter how...    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

speed  What is the speed of light?

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant, denoted by the letter c. It is the speed at which electromagnetic radiation (such as light)...    Read more

record_voice_over  How do vibrating objects produce sound waves that travel through different media, such as air, water, and solids?

Sound is a type of energy that travels through different media, such as air, water, and solids. Vibrating objects, such as vocal cords or the strings...    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

wb_sunny  How is the sun expected to evolve in the future?

The sun is a main sequence star, which means that it is in a stable phase of its evolution. However, as it continues to burn hydrogen in its core, it...    Read more

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

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

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

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