4 Fun Facts About Physics To Remind You It is Not A Stress-filled Subject
The knowledge we pick up from our JC physics tuition centre sets the foundations for all the other amazing things we go on to study about physics. But science definitely does not end at high school, and it is once you take your learning to the next level that things get really interesting.
Here are some fun facts about physics to remind you that it is not a stressful subject.
1. Water can boil and freeze at the same time
Seriously, it's called the 'triple point', and it occurs when the temperature and pressure is just right for the three phases (gas, liquid, and solid) of a substance to coexist in thermodynamic equilibrium.
2. Lasers can get trapped in a waterfall
Not only is this an incredible example of total internal reflection, it also shows how fibre optic cables work to guide the flow of light. So because of the continuous waterflow, the light could not get through it even if it is a laser beam.
3. We have a spacecraft hurtling towards the edge of our Solar System really
We all know rockets are fast from our H2 physics group tuition, and space is big. But sometimes when we're talking about how long it takes for us to get to distant parts of the Solar System, eight months to get to Mars, it can feel like our spacecraft are just crawling along out there.
4. An egg looks like a crazy jellyfish underwater
A cracked egg on land might make a big mess, but 18 metres (60 feet) below the surface of the ocean, the pressure on the egg is 2.8 times atmospheric pressure, and it holds it all together like an invisible egg shell.
Physics is not a stress-induced topic, it should not be, so we want everyone to learn the subject in a fun way that it is. If you are looking for an A-level physics tuition that is fun, visit our website and let our instructors help you!
