22 December 2021

Barton's Pendulums

 Looking at Barton's Pendulums. An interesting problems on why they move the way they do. Amazed at how many nearly right explanations I got. #iteachphysics #Science #STEM



21 December 2021

Determining the speed of sound


 Determining the speed of sound using a tube and tuning fork. We were impressed with the speed that we got - we repeated the experiment three times and managed similar values.

20 December 2021

Seismograph

Seismic Waves are easy to understand but the fact that a seismograph pen stays where it is whilst the machine moves isn't. #iteachphysics #Science #STEM





19 December 2021

Notes and lengths of tube

 How does the length of a tube affect the note. Yes I could use a sonometer but the trombone is much more fun. #iteachphysics #Science #STEM



18 December 2021

Speaker and square plate

 I always enjoy this experiment with the speaker, square plate and some salt or sand vibrating #iteachphysics #Science #STEM



17 December 2021

Video of the Space Tube in Action


 

Getting Old and Hearing loss

 I am seeing how becoming more mature (ok old) that when I put the lid on the Space Tube I can't hear the sound let alone when I remove the air. Fortunately the students still have good hearing and tell me. #iteachphysics #Science #STEM



Making an Old Slow Computer Run Faster (Without Buying a New One!)

 Making an Old Slow Computer Run Faster (Without Buying a New One!) Students often have the biggest faster computers in the house. But somet...