Physics SL
Physics SL
5
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Unlocking Newton's Gravitation Theory & Heliocentrism's Origins

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Blast off into newton's realm 🚀

  • Isaac Newton: Mega-star physicist. 🤓
    • Developed a theory of gravitation.
    • Came up with laws of motion.
  • What's the deal with his gravitational law?
    • It's mathematical.
    • It can't be proved (so, we just have to trust Sir Isaac on this one).
    • He doesn't explain why two masses are attracted by gravity. It just...happens.
  • Dive Deeper: Topic D.1 will spill more beans on Newton's law, the cool math behind it, and the fun-filled implications of the law!

Spinning tales - earth, sun & who orbits whom? 🌞

  • Plot Twist: Earth doesn't chase its tail; it orbits the Sun!
  • The Heroes
    • Galileo Galilei and pals in the 16th century. They were brave enough to challenge the popular belief. And oh boy, did they face drama!
      • Real-life example: Imagine telling everyone that unicorns 🦄 are real and facing backlash for it. That's what it was like for Galileo!
    • But wait...Galileo wasn't the OG!
      • Copernicus (a math genius and sky-gazer from Poland) had already said, "Sun's in the center, peeps!" back in the 1540s. That's 90 years before Galileo joined the party!
  • Ancient Celeb Cameo: Aristarchus! He was an ancient Greek stargazer.
    • Gave a shoutout to heliocentrism (Sun taking center stage) way back in the BCE times.

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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Unlocking Newton's Gravitation Theory & Heliocentrism's Origins

Word Count Emoji
643 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Blast off into newton's realm 🚀

  • Isaac Newton: Mega-star physicist. 🤓
    • Developed a theory of gravitation.
    • Came up with laws of motion.
  • What's the deal with his gravitational law?
    • It's mathematical.
    • It can't be proved (so, we just have to trust Sir Isaac on this one).
    • He doesn't explain why two masses are attracted by gravity. It just...happens.
  • Dive Deeper: Topic D.1 will spill more beans on Newton's law, the cool math behind it, and the fun-filled implications of the law!

Spinning tales - earth, sun & who orbits whom? 🌞

  • Plot Twist: Earth doesn't chase its tail; it orbits the Sun!
  • The Heroes
    • Galileo Galilei and pals in the 16th century. They were brave enough to challenge the popular belief. And oh boy, did they face drama!
      • Real-life example: Imagine telling everyone that unicorns 🦄 are real and facing backlash for it. That's what it was like for Galileo!
    • But wait...Galileo wasn't the OG!
      • Copernicus (a math genius and sky-gazer from Poland) had already said, "Sun's in the center, peeps!" back in the 1540s. That's 90 years before Galileo joined the party!
  • Ancient Celeb Cameo: Aristarchus! He was an ancient Greek stargazer.
    • Gave a shoutout to heliocentrism (Sun taking center stage) way back in the BCE times.

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