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Colour
The world appears to be a colourful place, but what are colours? What properties of light determine what colour we see? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Colour is how our brains perceive different wavelengths of light. Newton...
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How Do Animals Fly?
Biological evolution has allowed some animals to fly. Find out exactly how their wings work to achieve this. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force is greater than the downward. Flight is explained by...
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Newton's Laws of Motion
Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion explain how and why objects move as they do - the principles which underlie all of modern mechanics. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Sir Isaac Newton published his laws of motion in 1687. Every movement...
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Separating Notebooks
We interleave the pages of notebooks to see how hard it is to pull them apart. As the amount of interleaving increases, we see that the force required to separate them also increases. This is because the friction between the notebooks is...
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Can Crusher
We demonstrate the effects of imbalances of pressure. A metal can is crushed by atmospheric pressure. We add some water to a can and boil it until the can is full of water vapour. It is then sealed and left to cool and after a few...
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Calculus: Newton
Newton's development of calculus, and how this changed the way we describe the world. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in...
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How Do Planes Fly?
Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....
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Non-Newtonian Liquids
Introducing the liquids whose behaviours seem to defy the accepted states of matter. What are they and why don't they behave as we predict? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Newtonian liquids take the shape of their...
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Gravity – Did you know?
Did you know that Sir Isaac Newton was the first person to write about Earth's gravitational pull? Physical processes - Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The newton is named after Sir Isaac Newton. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
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Velodrome
Discover the different types of motion. Physical processes -Force and motion - What is force? Learning Points There are different types of motion. Rotation: motion in a circle around a central point. Straight-line: motion directly from...
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Opposing forces
Opposing forces are at work all the time, even when you aren't moving! Physical processes -Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points When opposing forces are balanced, an object remains stationary. Unbalanced forces cause an...
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Space rockets
Find out how rockets shoot into space at amazing speeds. Physical processes -Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Newton's third law states that every force has an equal and opposite force. A Twig Context Film....
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What is a force?
Gain understanding that although we cannot see forces, we can see their effects all around us. Physical processes -Force and motion - What is force? Learning Points A force is a push, a pull, or a combination causing a twist. A force is...
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Gravity in our universe
Discover that gravity is the force that keeps our solar system together. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Sun has the greatest gravitational pull in the Solar System. Gravity keeps everything in the...
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What is gravity?
Find out how gravity affects our everyday life. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points Gravity is a force that pulls everything in the Universe together. The Earth's gravity pulls everything towards its centre. A...
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Isaac Newton
Find out how Sir Isaac Newton devised his laws of motion and explained how the universe works. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Sir Isaac Newton devised laws that explain how the Universe works....
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Myths in Science and History: Newton, Franklin, and Enslavement
Discover the truths behind famous myths like Isaac Newton’s apple story and Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment. Learn how these stories were exaggerated over time and find out how enslavement existed in all American colonies, not just...
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Similarity and Projections: Projection
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Find the projection of each point.9684
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The Later Years of Sir Isaac Newton
Explore the later years of Isaac Newton's life, from his knighthood to his significant role as Master of the Royal Mint. Learn about Newton's contributions beyond science, his collaboration with the British government, and how his legacy...
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Isaac Newton's Early Scientific Successes
This video dives into Sir Isaac Newton's early successes as a scientist, including his breakthrough in understanding light and color, which led to the invention of the reflecting telescope. It also covers his time at the Royal Society...
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Isaac Newton's Principia: Laws of Motion and the Discovery of Gravity
This video explores Isaac Newton's Principia, one of the most significant works in scientific history. Learn how Newton's theories on gravity and his three laws of motion revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Discover how...
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Early Life and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton
This video explores the early life of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most important scientists in history. From his challenging childhood in England to his groundbreaking thoughts about gravity inspired by a falling apple, learn about...
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What is Calculus in Math? Simple Explanation with Examples
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with very small changes. Calculus consists of two main segments—differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus primarily deals with the rate of change of things, while...
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Roller Coasters and Physics: The Thrill of Motion and Energy
Dive into the physics behind roller coasters, understanding how gravity, speed, velocity, and energy principles make these thrilling rides possible. Learn about gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy, key factors in roller...