Physics In Action
Summary: Each episode brings you applications and analysis of physics in such diverse settings as sports, movies, video games, and television. We also take a look into the frontiers of physics exploration, and highlight interviews with exciting personalities on the leading edge of physics innovation and application. So join us on our trip into the fantastic world of physics, and don't forget, you can always check out our website at www.PhysicsInAction.com.
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A brief look at ways you can help yourself succeed in your physics course this year. For more information, check out http://aplusphysics.com. Play here.
Elliott provides an overview of String Theory while Zak reviews Stephen Hawking's masterpiece, "A Brief History of Time." Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com.
Chris reviews the book "Newton at the Tee" by John Zumerchik. Play here.
Students explore physics inconsistencies in the Star Wars universe, take a retro look at Newton's Laws of Motion, and investigate the physics of springs! Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, your high school physics and Regents Physics resource.
Students explore the physics of diving, uniform circular motion, and the punching power of Muhammad Ali. Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. Book now available: APlusPhysics: Your Guide to Regents Physics Essentials, in both print and Kindle formats.
Students reflect upon their preparation and performance during the 2011 AP Physics C examination. Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. APlusPhysics features Regents Physics tutorials, free discussion and physics homework help forums, student and educator blogs, videos, and practice Regents Physics Exams to help you succeed in your high school physics course!
For the tenth year in a row teachers, administrators, and staff from Webster Thomas High School and West Irondequoit High School will compete in a basketball game remembering Adam Milne to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at Irondequoit High School. Adam was a social studies teacher at Irondequoit High School who was married to a teacher from Webster for three months, until he passed away of leukemia. Adam made a profound impact on his students and colleagues, living his motto, “Go Forth and Spread Joy.” Like most charity basketball games, you’ll find quite a mix of talented, experienced, athletic players, along with plenty of us uncoordinated rookies who run around in circles, have fun, and are just proud if the ball hits the backboard! You can help by coming to the game, sponsoring a player, or making a donation to this worthy cause in a fun and exciting event. Tickets will be sold only at the door on a first come, first served basis. There will be 600 gym tickets sold, $5 for students and $7 for adults. For any more than 600 people arrangements are being looked into sell additional seats in the auditorium to view a live feed. If feasible, those tickets would be $2. Personal and/or corporate donations may be made by contacting Lou DiCesare at Louis_DiCesare@westiron.monroe.edu.)
A live interview with Dr. Kevin Grazier, co-author of The Science of Battlestar Galactica, and a compilation of this year's Newton's Birthday Carols! Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. APlusPhysics features Regents Physics tutorials, free discussion and physics homework help forums, student and educator blogs, videos, and practice Regents Physics Exams to help you succeed in your high school physics course!
A live interview with Capts. Sig Hansen, Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand, stars of Discovery Channel's "The Deadliest Catch." Megan looks at distance and displacement in swimming. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here. Make sure to check out this episode's sponsor, APlusPhysics.com. APlusPhysics.com has physics tutorials, forums, blogs and physics activities designed to help you be successful in taking (or teaching) physics!
A brief review of friction and objects on ramps in preparation for Regents-level standardized testing. Play here. (Note that this is an enhanced podcast .m4v file, and therefore plays best in iTunes, Quicktime, or iPod devices. Other devices or players may experience difficulties.)
A brief review of Dynamics in preparation for Regents-type standardized testing. Play here.
Episode 18: Brian Greene's "Elegant Universe" and Anil Ananthaswamy's "The Edge of Physics." Play here. http://www.physicsinaction.com/
Episode R03: Kinematics Review Podcast Play here. (Note: Quicktime required to watch review video)
Episode 17: Barry Parkers "Science 101: Physics" and Jill Tarter Play here. A review of the Barry Parker book Science 101: Physics and a look into the life and accomplishments of astronomer/physicist Jill Tarter. http://www.physicsinaction.com/
Episode 16: Lawrence Krauss's "The Physics of Star Trek" and Hans Bethe Play here.