Every once in a while, I think about velociraptors. Often the first thing that comes to mind is this xkcd comic with 3 velociraptor homework questions. The first question says: The velociraptor spots ...

I know this stuff can get a little high-level and “strength-and-conditioning-nerdy,” but stick with me. My goal here is to help OnSI athletes and the everyday athlete understand the science behind two ...

Acceleration close accelerationThe rate of change in speed (or velocity) is measured in metres per second squared. Acceleration = change of velocity ÷ time taken. is the rate of change of velocity. It ...

Introduction Have you ever played a video game with a controller that used motion controls? Do you ever wonder how sometimes a smartphone seems to "know" if you're moving? How do these electronic ...

This module expands on the capabilities for teaching using a Pendulum. A pendulum by itself can provide valuable insight into harmonic motion and the relationship between frequency and period. It can ...

Determining acceleration If an object moves along a straight line, its motion can be represented by a velocity-time graph. The gradient of the line is equal to the acceleration close accelerationThe ...