|
|
Papers On Physics
Page 16 of 20
|
|
The Great Invention of the Microwave
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page overview of the invention of the microwave. The author of this paper emphasizes that the microwave is one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. The paper notes the significant steps in the development processes and explains the technology behind the development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmicrow.rtf
The History, Purpose, & Physics Of The Steam Engine
[ send me this paper ]
A complete 10 page overview of the steam engine including its function, purpose, history, and development. The writer is very specific and cites a number of historical people involved in working on this technology. The physics of how steam produces work are explained as is the mechanical operation of various types of steam engines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Steameng.wps
The Holographic Principle
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page review of the holographic principle. Moving from an explanation using a shadow on the wall as an explanation of this theory, the author progresses to a more technical explanation involving cosmological theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPhologr.rtf
THE LEGACY OF EINSTEIN’S RELATIVITY THEORIES
[ send me this paper ]
This paper examines, in tutorial form, the life of physicist and mathemetician Albert Einstein, and how his findings and theories impacted the scientific community. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTeinste.rtf
The Nature Of Time
[ send me this paper ]
What is time? This 5 page paper attempts to explore the nature of time in terms of the subjective, scientific, religious and philosophical perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTtimels.rtf
The Night Sky: A Simultaneous Window Into the Past and Present
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page overview of several basic astronomical phenomena. The author explains how eclipses occur and why they are limited to only a few per year. The paper then progresses on to an examination of the contention that when we look to the night sky we are not only seeing the present but also the past. The characteristics of light are used to explain this contention. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPastrn2.rtf
The Physics of Basketball
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the physics of basketball. Both the physics of bouncing the ball as well as shooting hoops are discussed. The advantage of the underhand throw is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA246bkt.rtf
|
