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Circular motion

Why do astronauts in space feel weightless even though gravity still acts on them?

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Fiber Optics

How does light travel inside optical fibers without escaping?

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Projectile independence

Why doesn’t the horizontal motion of a ball affect how long it stays in the air?

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Communication Systems

How do satellites help in communication?

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Work-energy principle

How does a roller coaster climb again without engines?

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LASER

Why is laser light so powerful and unique?

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Conservation of momentum

Why does a gun recoil when fired?

Physics #53
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Holography

How is a hologram different from a photograph?

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Static vs kinetic friction

Why is it harder to start pushing a heavy box than to keep it moving?

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Relativity

Why does time slow down near the speed of light?

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Centripetal force

Why doesn’t a stone fly off when whirled on a string?

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Quantum Tunneling

How do particles “tunnel” through barriers in quantum mechanics?

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Impulse in sports

Why do cricketers lower their hands when catching a fast ball?

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X-Rays

How are X-rays produced?

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Equilibrium

Why does a tightrope walker carry a long pole?

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