It's near the start of a new semester of physics. Many faculty are working on their plans for introductory physics courses. How many tests should there be? What about homework? Do I want to cover ...

The basic physics that a budding biologist needs to know is different from what’s useful to an astronomy student, so a new Michigan State University introductory physics curriculum is specifically ...

GCSE Combined Science and Physics Magnetism and Electromagnetism: This is an introduction to the basics of magnetism for the Magnetism and Electromagnetism section of the GCSE specifications with a ...

Students learn to distinguish between scalar and vector quantities. Introduction to Vectors: Students learn to distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and how to state the magnitude and ...

Basic physical laws governing mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves; examples and applications from the biological sciences, with lab. High school algebra and basic trigonometry required. The ...

The first evidence of a gravitational wave detected 100 years after Einstein imagined it -- proof that space actually vibrates -- drew standing-room only enthusiasts to two explanatory sessions this ...

Waves Intro: Parts of Waves, Transverse and Longitudinal Waves, Frequency, Amplitude, Period, Wavelength, the Wave Equation Key Facts box provided for rote learning. Problem Solving as well as Recall ...