I named this blog direction and momentum because that is what I am thinking about right now.
It is often what I think of.
Direction, momentum and inertia .
That seemed like too long of a title.
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ABOUT THIS BLOG
- Scott Hohl
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Everything I ever need to know, I learned in Physics class.
It seems funny to say that.
To most of us physics was either a class we avoided entirely or, if forced to study it, thought of it as the exclusive realm of scientists sending rockets to the moon or keeping roller coasters on their tracks.
I am here to bring the science of physics into the realm of everyday life.
Sending a rocket to the moon or keeping a roller coaster on its tracks requires many exacting mathematical calculations.
It is this constant need to measure and calculate that makes physics tedious and boring for the lay person and gets in the way of gaining an understanding of the underlying principles at work.
For that reason, we will do no math here.
We will look at the overarching principles at work and attempt to apply them to everyday experiences.
Thank you for visiting.
Our hope is that this forum might provide a new outlook that helps you acheive whatever you may be looking to acheive in your own life.
Enjoy!
U r teh Awseomeness.
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I had to grab the moment. After all how many times do you get the opportunity to go to a blog and increase the number of comments 100%.
ReplyDeleteThe blog looks good. The title selection using momentum instead of inertia looks good also. Momentum deals with moving bodies and the length of time it will take to bring them to rest when under the action of a constant force or moment. I thought the synonym was inertia, but it isn't. It is impetus.
Inertia, on the other hand, is the property of matter at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by some outside force. The French derivation of the word is close to inertness. Its meaning is lack of skill.
So clearly your interest is more in bodies in motion than those unable to move. Only when there is momentum does direction become important. Or as the old poster title says, "What's the use of running, if you are on the wrong road?'