Physics

The egg-dropping process requires knowledge of history, engineering, and mathematics and physics. To fully understand how an egg drops, the knowledge of the history of physics, the engineering behind a device, and the mathematics and physics of free-fall is needed. Physics originates in its classical form in Ancient Greece. Thales was the first physicist. The theories Thales made gave the discipline of physics its name. Thales believes that the world, although made of many materials, was really…

The study and understanding of physics, both classical and modern physics, are often difficult and sometimes, impossible to explain. Often times, the curious mind is told an answer that provokes three more questions than they had before. The ever growing questions about the universe all those who study physics have been brought about by both the expansive and incomprehensible size of our universe and the inability of the human brain to fully comprehend the world around us. Philosophers and…

Inventor of the barometer, as well as an Italian mathematician and physicist, Evangelista Torricelli was a great scientist in the times of the Renaissance. At a young age, Torricelli lost his father. He went to study with a Camaldolese monk and also his uncle, Benedetto Castelli. It was there when he was taught mathematics, mechanics, hydraulics, and astronomy. In return of all the gifts he received, Torricelli became Castelli’s assistant. Torricelli became increasingly more interested in…

Newton’s Laws Sir Isaac Newton, the man who developed the first theories of gravitation, also introduced the three laws of motion. These laws essentially changed the field of physics in an astounding manner – it paved the way to modern science. Let’s look at these laws in some more detail: Newton’s first law: It states that an object will remain at rest or in a uniform motion, unless an external force acts on it. This is basically also the definition for inertia. In other words, the state of…

misunderstanding and different views of their personal greatness. As a child it was clear that Galileo had a bright future ahead of him. Throughout his life he made many discoveries and theories. He enjoyed observing nature and relating it back to physics. He also designed and made a telescope that helped lead education in the future. Because of his beliefs the church…

At Middle Tennessee State University student looking to pursue a forensic science major is required to earn 120 credit hours to graduate with a forensic science degree. According to the Forensic Science Academic Map, found in the Forensic science section on the MTSU website, as a freshman, a student must earn 29 credit hours of Expository Writing and Research and Argumentative Writing which focus on a variety of analytical writing and utilizing resources for the purpose of research. General…

Julius Robert Oppenheimer is remembered as a well-renowned citizen-scientist whose efforts in the field of theoretical and experimental physics produced a cornerstone in weapon development and the knowledge of the atom, but what can we say accounted for Oppenheimer’s success in his endeavors? Was it his drive for the knowledge of science, or was it the patriotism he had for his country that drove him to work endlessly on the creation of the atomic bomb? In an article in Modern American Poetry…

The world we know today would be extremely different if Sir Isaac Newton had never been alive or had never published his genius theories. Even today, Newton is still praised for his incredible studies and workings in the area of physics of the universe and calculus. During the time Newton was alive, it seemed as if no human mind could ever begin to detangle and determine any of his findings. He lived in a small village as a child with his mother and stepfather. In his youth, Newton supposedly…

Zealand. He was a pioneer of nuclear physics and the first to split an atom. He was awarded a Nobel Prize in chemistry for his theory of the atomic structure. He discovered alpha and beta rays, that the atom could be split, and contributed to the Atomic Theory. He used the gold foil to see how to alpha and beta rays would bounce off off different atoms. Ernest was responsible for a remarkable series of discoveries in the fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics. Alpha and Beta rays set forth…

Fact Sheet for Famous Physicist Name of Physicist: Daniel Bernoulli Date of Birth: February 8, 1700 Date of Death: March 17, 1782 Nationality: Swiss Description of Childhood Upbringing/Early Years: Daniel came from a notable family, known for being physicists. His parents were Johann Bernoulli and Dorothea Falkner. His father was a doctor and well-known mathematician. He was called the “Archimedes of his age”. Education: Taught by his more caring older brother,…