Everyone needs some “go to” demos. Personally, I like this one. It’s not too difficult to build and it’s easy to use. Take a large block of wood (it needs to have a good mass). I used a left over ...

Materials Needed: Ping-pong ball, straw and someone to blow hard. The first step in this physical experiment is to hold the straw in your mouth straight up and blow hard to make a good air stream.

The simplest questions are often the best. Robert P Crease tries to answer one from a physics student in Kenya Seeking perfection Tennis balls are a low-cost way to explore simple physics concepts, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Want to defy physics? This experiment makes a straight laser beam ...

Physics, particularly forces and motion, can be challenging. By observing everyday motion, conducting simple experiments, and understanding Newton's laws in plain language, the concepts become more ...

Whether you need new ideas for school or you’re simply curious and like experiments, take a look at our list of 15 cool experiments to do at home with household items. Experimenting is so much fun.

These experiments are safe, affordable, and highly visual—ideal for home or hostel. Try them with simple explanations, ask ...

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Physics, especially the part about forces and motion, often feels like a maze of confusing concepts and formulas. If you’ve ever stared at a problem about an object moving or a force acting and ...