Work-Energy Theorem
How is work related to change in kinetic energy?
Escape Velocity
Why can’t we throw a ball into space?
Weightlessness
Why do astronauts feel weightless in space?
Black Holes
Why can’t even light escape a black hole?
Kepler’s Laws
Why do planets move faster when closer to the Sun?
Tides
How does the Moon cause ocean tides on Earth?
Pendulum Time Period
Why does a pendulum swing slower on the Moon?
Resonance
How can soldiers crossing a bridge cause it to collapse?
Sound Waves
Why do we hear thunder after lightning?
Doppler Effect
Why does an ambulance siren sound different when passing by?
Beats
Why do two musical notes slightly off in frequency create beats?
Shock Waves
What causes the sonic boom from supersonic jets?
Specific Heat
Why does sand heat up faster than water on beaches?
Heat Transfer
Why are metal utensils used for cooking?
Thermodynamics
Why can’t we create a perpetual motion machine?
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