Daily Archives: February 11, 2024

Blog Post 2: How Tides Work

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Nicholas Fleisher

Chapter 4 of the textbook provided a detailed analysis of how tides are the result of the gravitational attraction between the earth and moon. In my blog post, I’d like to demonstrate my knowledge of the subject matter in preparation for the upcoming test in order to solidify my understanding of the matter. As stated, […] Continue reading →

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Blog Post 2 – Gravity

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Thomas Shelton

“Animation vs. Physics “ by Alan Becker on Youtube Before we get started, the video linked above is phenomenal. If you have any interest in physics, astronomy, astrophysics or anyting related, I cannot recommend this video enough. It encompasses all of these topics in a fun animated way that also gives Interstellar vibes with its […] Continue reading →

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Gravity holds the universe together

Posted on February 11, 2024 by abbieychen

Gravitational force, why planets have orbits, and how we know that black holes exist When you think of gravity, you might think of the force that makes apples fall on people’s heads (talking about you, Newton!). But it’s also why planets have orbits! Any two objects in space have a gravitational force between them. Kepler’s […] Continue reading →

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