Physics
The math physicists use every day
5 live exhibits. Each one already works. Change a number and see what happens.
Open as board Play with these together. Solving one grows related exhibits.
QuadraticsThrowing a ball: the quadratic arc
Every throw, jump, and fountain draws a parabola.
Linear EquationsSpeed, distance, time: how long is the drive?
Distance is speed times time. Rearrange it and you know when you’ll arrive.
Exponents & LogarithmsBrightness vs. distance: the inverse-square law
Move a light twice as far and it gives a quarter of the light. Photographers call that two stops.
VectorsCrosswind landing: splitting the wind into two parts
Pilots break the wind into “along the runway” and “across it.” That’s vector math at 60 knots.
Exponents & LogarithmsDecibels: why two speakers aren’t twice as loud
Sound is measured on a log scale. Double the speakers: +3 dB. Double the distance: −6 dB.