“Physics is just applied mathematics”: a statement often given by non-physicists in an attempt to assuage their own feelings of inadequacy. In this blog post, I explore the assertion that mathematics was invented by physicists.
Category Archives: Physics
Teaching Energy to High School Students
The target audience of this post is teachers and parents who are supporting children with their physics education. Young people are welcome to read it (they may find it interesting) but it could cause extra confusion for all but the most capable students. Brace yourself, this is a long post! (8325 words, estimated 44 minutesContinueContinue reading “Teaching Energy to High School Students”
Physics Glossary
It was suggested to me (but I cannot remember by whom) that it would be good if I produced an alphabetical list of the physics key words I have been redefining in my series of vertical short-form videos, “Are you ready to relearn English?” I thought it was an excellent idea, so here it is!
Physics as a Language: Communicating Complex Ideas
Are you ready to relearn English? Check out my latest blog post.
Why are there eight gluon states and not nine?
Why are there 8 gluon states and not 9? I try to explain in this video… (see blog post)
Fixing the biggest misconception in Physics
Think you understand Newton’s Third Law? Watch this video!
You want me to use Python? Fine. I’ll use Python.
Apparently, using BASIC in 2024 is considered childish, so I decided to port the special relativity two-dimensional length contraction simulation over to Python.
Visualising relativistic length contraction in 2D
I made a two-dimensional simulation of relativistic length contraction using QBASIC.
Why doesn’t plastic dry in the dishwasher?
Ceramics and glasses dry perfectly well in the dishwasher, but plastic items seem to remain steadfastly wet
Physics exam tips
Physics exam tips. See my latest blog post!
Physics with Keith 