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Unit systems in physics and why we use them
A viral math meme reveals a serious lesson: without consistent unit systems, equations lose their meaning. Learn why physics depends on SI units and dimensional consistency.

Physics Core
6 days ago


What does 'seconds squared' mean in acceleration units (m/s²)?
Why does acceleration use “seconds squared”? We break down the m/s² unit step by step and show what it really means in everyday motion

Physics Core
Jan 23


Can a mirror reflect the darkness?
Shadows in mirrors are not darkness bouncing back at us. They are patterns of missing light, faithfully preserved by reflection.

Physics Core
Jan 21


What is time? Defining the most mysterious dimension
The universe without time? Uncover how physics measures the unmeasurable. And why time may be the most mysterious dimension of all.

Physics Core
Jan 19


Why can't we melt snow with a lighter? Heat transfer and hydrogen bonds
Hotter doesn’t always mean more effective. Melting snow reveals what temperature really measures and what it doesn’t.

Physics Core
Jan 15


What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun? Gravity and motion
Gravity alone would crash a planet into the Sun, while motion alone would send it into space. Combined, they keep the planet in orbit.

Physics Core
Jan 12


Demystifying the event horizon: Newton vs Einstein
From forces to geometry, Newton and Einstein tell a story about the same place, the event horizon, where escape is impossible.

Physics Core
Jan 10


How the universe sends messages: the physics of information
From tugged ropes and barking dogs to phone calls and gravity itself, information is physical. And it never travels instantly.

Physics Core
Jan 3


Why tripping sends you forward and slipping throws you backward
Why does a raised slab send you face down, while a wet patch lands you on your back? The answer lies in how motion travels through your body, one atom at a time.

Physics Core
Dec 30, 2025
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