Category: Physics

Do I have to memorize kinematic equations for MCAT? Kinematic equations are the foundation to mastering MCAT physics. Yes you have to ‘memorize’ and know the standard formulas, but it goes deeper than that. You have to understand the units, when to use which equation, and be VERY comfortable applying these concepts to the more […]

How is temperature determined? Temperature is the quantity measured by a thermometer. Temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in a system. Absolute zero is the temperature at which there is no molecular motion. There are three main temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Does reheating meat kill bacteria? Proper […]

Did Einstein say we Cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them? The supposed Einstein quote from Skeptic reads “the world we have made as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far creates problems that we cannot solve at the level of thinking at which […]

What happens if you put a pencil in a glass of water? As you sight at the portion of the pencil that was submerged in the water, light travels from water to air (or from water to glass to air). This light ray changes medium and subsequently undergoes refraction. As a result, the image of […]

Does your weight change in an elevator? When the elevator is moving, we will weigh our normal weight. Since we are already moving at the same speed as the elevator (up or down), nothing is affecting us to change our weight. However, when the elevator starts to go or stops, our body resists it. The […]

How do you add two vectors using their components? Again, the component method of addition can be summarized this way: Using trigonometry, find the x-component and the y-component for each vector. Add up both x-components, (one from each vector), to get the x-component of the total. Add up both y-components, (one from each vector), to […]

Is there gravity in a vacuum? In a vacuum, gravity causes all objects to fall at the same rate. The mass of the object does not matter. If a person drops a hammer and a feather, air will make the feather fall more slowly. But if there were no air, they would fall at the […]

How photon is created? A photon is produced whenever an electron in a higher-than-normal orbit falls back to its normal orbit. During the fall from high energy to normal energy, the electron emits a photon — a packet of energy — with very specific characteristics. A sodium vapor light energizes sodium atoms to generate photons. […]

Is iron rusting in the presence of moist air a physical change? Rust is a reddish-brown substance formed on iron when it has been exposed to fresh air and moisture for a long time. This process is a chemical change called rusting. What is the chemical reaction of rusting? Rusting is an oxidation reaction. The […]

What will be the pulse rate during heart attack? A very high or very low heart rate may reveal your risk for heart attack. For most people, a heart rate that’s consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute for nonathletes should prompt a visit to a doctor for a heart […]