Physics

Why do Racing Cars have Flat Tyres?

Why do Racing Cars have Flat Tyres?

Have you ever wondered, why the racing cars have flat tyres ? Why are their tyres unique and flat as compared to those of regular cars? Let’s find out in this video , we address this question and will introduce you to special tyres known as “slick tyres. Who wouldn’t…

Heat - Understanding Conduction

Heat – Understanding Conduction

Thermal conduction is the transfer of internal energy by microscopic collisions of particles and movement of electrons within a body. The colliding particles, which include molecules, atoms, and electrons, transfer disorganized microscopic kinetic and potential energy when joined, known as internal energy. Conduction takes place in most phases: solid, liquid,…

Convection Experiment | Heat

Convection Experiment | Heat

Heat transfer is the transfer of heat or thermal energy between physical systems. So when there is a temperature difference between two bodies, heat is transferred from the hot body to the colder body. There are three common modes of heat transfer – conduction, convection, and radiation. In this article,…

thermos flask working

How Does A Thermos Flask Work?

The vacuum flask consists of two vessels, one placed within the other and joined at the neck. The gap between the two vessels is partially evacuated of air, creating a partial-vacuum which reduces heat conduction or convection. Heat transfer by thermal radiation may be minimized by silvering flask surfaces facing…

refrigeration cycle

Why Is The Back Of A Refrigerator Painted Black?

It could simply be that black paint is cheaper… But I believe that the external coils on the back of refrigerator are painted black for the following reason: There is a rule in nature that says “a color that is better at absorbing heat is also better at radiating heat.” …

Heat - Understanding Conduction

Heat

According to heat definition, it is one of the essential forms of energy for the survival of life on earth. Transfer of heat takes place from one body to another due to difference in temperature as per thermodynamics. We use heat energy for various activities like cooking, ironing, transportation, recreation,…

Light explained

Light

No single answer to the question “What is light?” satisfies the many contexts in which light is experienced, explored, and exploited. The physicist is interested in the physical properties of light, the artist in an aesthetic appreciation of the visual world.

types of lever

Simple Machine

A mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force is known as a simple machine. In general terms, they are defined as simple mechanisms that make use of leverage or mechanical advantage to multiply force. Simple machines have few or no moving parts to modify motion and…

electric current explained

Electric current

  Current Current is the flow of particles in a particular direction. E.g air currents that cause winds or water currents. When particles flow in an electric circuit to produce electricity, it is called an electric current. Electric current The flow of electric charges in a circuit is called an…

types of lever

Simple Machine

  A simple machine is a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. In general, they can be defined as the simplest mechanisms that use mechanical advantage (also called leverage) to multiply force. Usually the term refers to the six classical simple machines that were defined…

The moons of Jupiter

Just imagine that when you gaze at the night sky, instead of one moon, you see a lot of moons – some big and some small. This could be a very real scenario if you were on Jupiter. Jupiter has got 79 known moons. Four of them are very big…

Pulley

What is a Pulley? A pulley is a simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel through which a rope runs. The pulley can be thought of as a kind of lever if one thinks of the grooved wheel as the fulcrum of the lever. Then the effort force is the…

Time Zone

What is a time zone? Simply put, it is a way for different places to have different times on their clocks at the same instant. For instance, right now, in India, it may be 6 PM. While in Washington DC, it is 8.30 AM. This is because India is 14.5…

Waves we don’t see (Light & Sound)

When we think of waves, we think of a sea beach with waves hitting the shore or a water pond with ripples running out in various directions. But, the fact is that we are living in the middle of a plethora of waves. Whatever we hear and whatever we see…

Newton’s World (Force around us)

Can you imagine a world where nothing ever changes? No one moves. Nothing even stirs. Like a dead, stationary planet. As soon as there is any motion or any sort of action, some force kicks in. Or, to put it the other way, every force in nature results into some…

Simple Machines

Simple machines From pre-historic times, man keeps finding ways that will help him simplify his life. As a cave man and a hunter, humans discovered fire and ways to ‘create’ fire. Fire helped him be safe from predators and improved the taste of food that he could now cook. As…