Every once in a while, I think about velociraptors. Often the first thing that comes to mind is this xkcd comic with 3 velociraptor homework questions. The first question says: The velociraptor spots ...

Acceleration close accelerationThe rate of change in speed (or velocity) is measured in metres per second squared. Acceleration = change of velocity ÷ time taken. is the rate of change of velocity. It ...

I know this stuff can get a little high-level and “strength-and-conditioning-nerdy,” but stick with me. My goal here is to help OnSI athletes and the everyday athlete understand the science behind two ...

Introduction Have you ever played a video game with a controller that used motion controls? Do you ever wonder how sometimes a smartphone seems to "know" if you're moving? How do these electronic ...

This module expands on the capabilities for teaching using a Pendulum. A pendulum by itself can provide valuable insight into harmonic motion and the relationship between frequency and period. It can ...

Determining acceleration If an object moves along a straight line, its motion can be represented by a velocity-time graph. The gradient of the line is equal to the acceleration close accelerationThe ...