Tag Archives: Light

Understanding Light and Why it exists

Posted on September 15, 2021 by justin

A thorough breakdown on the process’ that produce light and lights existence and behavior in nature.

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Veritasium – Why no one has measured the speed of light

Posted on November 1, 2020 by VCE Physics
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Professor Dave: Wave Mechanics

Posted on August 11, 2020 by VCE Physics
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Professor Dave explains: What is Light?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by VCE Physics
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Fermilab video – Why does light slow down in water?

Posted on August 28, 2019 by VCE Physics
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Fermilab video – Why does light bend when it enters glass?

Posted on August 28, 2019 by VCE Physics
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Physics Girl – Can you push a spacecraft with light?

Posted on June 18, 2016 by VCE Physics

What if you could power a ship using sunlight instead of wind? Well in space, you can! Solar sails or light sails are pushed with light from the sun. Photons provide a kick when they reflect off the sail pushing … Continue reading →

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Physics Girl – Why do mirrors flip horizontally (but not vertically)?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by justin

Why do mirrors appear to flip images horizontally but not vertically?

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Physics Girl – How Rainbows Form

Posted on March 19, 2015 by justin

The physics behind rainbows and surprising facts about rainbows.

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Reflection and mirrors quiz

Posted on March 8, 2015 by VCE Physics
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