I'm currently in the middle of a summer section of introductory physics - the algebra based version. I've come to the realization that perhaps we expect too much from the students. My typical summary ...

One of the things I really like about the Matter and Interactions curriculum that we're using for introductory physics (and that I'll miss when we stop using it next term) is that it has a really ...

A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object. Force is measured in newtons (N). Forces are divided into contact forces and non-contact forces. A force ...

The first evidence of a gravitational wave detected 100 years after Einstein imagined it -- proof that space actually vibrates -- drew standing-room only enthusiasts to two explanatory sessions this ...

Study the tiny molecular motors that cells use to produce force and motion in human cells. To break symmetry, all cells polarize making one part of the cell structurally, functionally, or ...

It's impossible to talk about football these days without talking about the problem of big hits. The giant dramatic collisions between players moving at high speed are at once one of the great ...

It is not uncommon for students to enter William and Mary with AP or IB credits in physics. These credits will be transferred according to the general college policies. An AP score of 5 or IB score of ...