Why physics?
Description
This unique program goes on a fast-paced road trip to answer the "Why Physics" question. Journeying across the American Southeast, a host investigates the role of physics in our daily lives, as viewers gain an appreciation for the fundamental concepts and principles revealed by the people and places along the way. Everything from roller coasters to roadside attractions is used to explore physics concepts, while emphasizing the subject's fun side. Viewers begin to understand that physics, far from being abstract and remote, is best observed in the immediate world surrounding us.
Runtime
35 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=8235
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