Elastic Energy

Elastic energy

Elastic (potential) energy stored in the spring The elastic energy is stored in the deformed spring. Also called ‘potential energy,’ and denoted by Ep. \[ Elastic \;energy \;E_p(J) = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \] m: Mass (kg) k: Spring … more

Connection of spring scales

Connection of springs

You can hang multiple springs by touching (or clicking) the screen. What’s the difference when connecting multiple springs in series or parallel? (Notice) All springs and weights each have the same properties (mass, spring constant). The … more

Gulliver's Nutrition

Gulliver’s Nutrition

Why did the King of Lilliput serve 1728 meals to Gulliver? This is because the volume of two objects that resemble each other in three dimensions is proportional to the cube of length. Since Gulliver’s height … more

The principle of riding a swing

The principle of riding a swing

Kids have the know-how, but they can’t tell the principal. “How can you go so high?” Some principles are difficult to describe in words in the world, even if everyone knows. I think one of them … more

Period of Pendulum

Period of Physical Pendulum

A pendulum that vibrates is one of a ‘simple pendulum’ or ‘physical pendulum.’ A simple pendulum is a case in which an object’s angular motion can be ignored, such as a small object suspended from a … more