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Unraveling the Extremely Mysterious History of Optical Illusions

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Optical illusions have been a part of our day-to-day experiences from times immemorial. Once people understood the science behind illusions, a lot of experimentation was done in the form of paintings and other visual arts. An overview of the history of optical illusions is presented through this article.

Magnetism Vs. Gravity

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Gravity and magnetism are two fundamental forces that affect almost every phenomenon in nature. Through a magnetism vs gravity comparison, I present the prime differences in the nature of these forces.

Volume of a Triangular Prism

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Calculating the volume and surface area of regular solid objects is one of the fundamentals of solid geometry. In this article, we’ll focus on how to calculate the volume of a triangular prism...

How to Find the Density of an Object

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If you are looking for guidelines on finding the density of an object from the knowledge of its total volume and mass, this article will be an insightful read. Here I shall present the density calculation formula and illustrate its usage with examples. Also provided is a density calculator which you will definitely find useful.

Radial Acceleration

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This article gives you important details of radial acceleration, which is one of the two components of angular acceleration, which helps in keeping an object in a circular motion.

Facts about Sound Waves for Kids

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Here is an article on facts about sound waves for kids that is entirely based on exciting facts and concepts about what these waves actually are. So, stick on to it and enjoy your reading till the end.

Examples of Thermal Energy

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This article on examples of thermal energy provides useful information about how and where this energy is used on industrial, commercial, and domestic levels.

Specific Heat Capacity Table

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If you are searching for a reference table listing specific heat capacity of metals and compounds, this article will be a useful read.

How to Find Protons, Neutrons and Electrons

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In an attempt to understand the basic designing of atoms, it is important to gain information about the methodology to find out protons, neutrons, and electrons. This article deals with the basic methods to find the number of subatomic particles in an atom.

Osmium Density and Melting Point

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Osmium is a rare metal that belongs to the platinum group members. The following article provides information about its density, melting point, and other properties.

Examples of Convection That are Commonly Observed in Everyday Life

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Convection is one of the three modes of heat transfer; radiation and conduction being the other two. Convection is the movement of molecules within fluids (liquids or gases). Convective heat transfer is caused by molecular motion in fluids. When the molecules are heated, their temperature increases and they tend to move away from each other. It is due to this movement that heat transfer takes place.

Visible Color Spectrum Wheel

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The visible color spectrum wheel is an arrangement of colors in a wheel or circle to show how one color relates to the other.

Wavelength of Light

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If you are looking for information about what the wavelength of light is, this article will certainly be a helpful read. Here you will find information about the light spectrum’s range of different bands, ranging from radio waves to high-energy gamma rays.

Optical Illusions for Kids

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If you want your children to engage in some brainy activities, the ones involving optical illusions are a very good option. Read the following article to know more about this topic, which will certainly help your kids to spend their time in a constructive manner.

Knots Vs. MPH

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This article provides information about the comparison between speed units of Knots and Mph.

Formula for Force

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What is force? How to calculate formula for force? This article will provide all information on calculating force formula. So read on!

8 Albert Einstein’s Inventions That Massively Impacted the World

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A theoretical physicist and philosopher, Albert Einstein was the most influential scientist of the 20th century. So what did Albert Einstein invent? Einstein is known mainly for his theoretical work and he didn’t invent many things as such; it is a lesser known fact that only one of his inventions, the Einstein Refrigerator was patented.

Density of Water

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What is the density of water, and how does it depend on temperature? Answers to such interesting questions are provided in this article.

Interpreting Barometric Pressure Readings in the Simplest Way

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Thanks to the advent of aneroid barometers for home use, weather forecasting in no more restricted to news channels and newspapers. Now it’s possible to get the barometric pressure readings for your area on your own and interpret them to see what the weather has in store for you.

How Do Pendulum Clocks Work

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One of the earliest devices to measure time―pendulum clocks―are prevalent even today although their working differs from the old ones. The early pendulum clocks were subject to inaccuracy, which were later modified to give more accurate time. Today, pendulum clocks are retained more for their antique and aesthetic value.

The Phenomena of Physical Change Explained With Examples

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Change or dynamism is built into the very fabric of nature. Everything is changing in some way, every moment. If you look around carefully, you will find hundreds of physical change examples that subtly modify the way things are.

Potential Energy Formula

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What is the potential energy formula for a gravitational field, a spring or an electric field? How is potential energy defined? Answer to all these questions and more are provided here, along with ready-to-use potential energy calculators.

Kinetic Energy Formula

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Knowing the kinetic energy formulas, you can compute the energy of a system in motion. In here, we provide and explain the rotational and relativistic formulas as well.

Formula for Velocity

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If you are looking for the velocity formula in physics, this article has the needful, dished out for you. Read to know all about the same.

Weighing in the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Weapons

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This article deals with one of the most polarizing topics of all time: the pros and cons of nuclear weapons. Is there really any use of an atom bomb other than killing millions of innocent civilians? Let’s find out...

These Thermal Energy Facts are Sure to Leave You Gaping

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In all forms of life on this earth, energy exists as one dynamic process. It has several interpretations and its types vary widely. One such type of energy, is thermal energy, which is also a renewable source of energy. In this article, we will know more about this form of energy and take a look at some of its facts.

Atomic Bomb Facts

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The atomic bomb changed warfare and geopolitics of the world, handing humanity its very own self-destruct button. This article is a compilation of facts about these weapons of mass destruction, with latest information about the size of the world’s nuclear stockpile.

List of Famous Physicists

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Several gifted scientists, with their dedicated research, have made revolutionary discoveries in the field of Physics. In the following ScienceStruck article, a list of such physicists and their contribution to the world has been discussed.

What Did Albert Einstein Invent

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Most famous for his theory of relativity, Albert Einstein, considered eccentric by many, was a winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics. It may come as a surprise for you, but some of his theories and inventions are in use even today.

Branches of Physics

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Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences and therefore, its branches have evolved to understand every underlying aspect of the physical world. From particle physics to biophysics, the branches of this subject offer exciting research opportunities for anybody willing to persevere. If you are thinking of making a career in physics, do read this article to get a bird’s-eye view of this vast subject.

Wavelength of Visible Light Spectrum

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We are capable of perceiving only a fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum. A quantitative analysis of the different wavelengths at which visible colors are perceived, is presented in this article.