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Data de estreia
Out 29, 1985
This preview introduces revolutionary ideas and heroes from Copernicus to Newton, and links the physics of the heavens and the earth.
This preview introduces revolutionary ideas and heroes from Copernicus to Newton, and links the physics of the heavens and the earth.
Data de estreia
Out 30, 1985
Galileo's imaginative experiments proved that all bodies fall with the same constant acceleration.
Galileo's imaginative experiments proved that all bodies fall with the same constant acceleration.
Data de estreia
Out 31, 1985
The function of mathematics in physical science and the derivative as a practical tool.
The function of mathematics in physical science and the derivative as a practical tool.
Data de estreia
Nov 01, 1985
Galileo risks his favored status to answer the questions of the universe with his law of inertia.
Galileo risks his favored status to answer the questions of the universe with his law of inertia.
Data de estreia
Nov 02, 1985
Physics must explain not only why and how much, but also where and which way.
Physics must explain not only why and how much, but also where and which way.
Data de estreia
Nov 03, 1985
Newton lays down the laws of force, mass, and acceleration.
Newton lays down the laws of force, mass, and acceleration.
Data de estreia
Nov 04, 1985
Newton and Leibniz arrive at the conclusion that differentiation and integration are inverse processes.
Newton and Leibniz arrive at the conclusion that differentiation and integration are inverse processes.
Data de estreia
Nov 05, 1985
The first real steps toward space travel are made as Newton discovers that gravity describes the force between any two particles in the universe.
The first real steps toward space travel are made as Newton discovers that gravity describes the force between any two particles in the universe.
Data de estreia
Nov 06, 1985
A look at the Platonic theory of uniform circular motion.
A look at the Platonic theory of uniform circular motion.
Data de estreia
Nov 07, 1985
All physical phenomena of nature are explained by four forces: two nuclear forces, gravity, and electricity.
All physical phenomena of nature are explained by four forces: two nuclear forces, gravity, and electricity.
Data de estreia
Nov 08, 1985
Shedding light on the mathematical form of the gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces.
Shedding light on the mathematical form of the gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces.
Data de estreia
Nov 09, 1985
A dramatic recreation of Millikan's classic oil-drop experiment to determine the charge of a single electron.
A dramatic recreation of Millikan's classic oil-drop experiment to determine the charge of a single electron.
Data de estreia
Nov 10, 1985
According to one of the major laws of physics, energy is neither created nor destroyed.
According to one of the major laws of physics, energy is neither created nor destroyed.
Data de estreia
Nov 11, 1985
Potential energy provides a powerful model for understanding why the world has worked the same way since the beginning of time.
Potential energy provides a powerful model for understanding why the world has worked the same way since the beginning of time.
Data de estreia
Nov 12, 1985
What keeps the universe ticking away until the end of time?
What keeps the universe ticking away until the end of time?
Data de estreia
Nov 13, 1985
The music and mathematics of periodic motion.
The music and mathematics of periodic motion.
Data de estreia
Nov 14, 1985
Why a swaying bridge collapses with a high wind, and why a wine glass shatters with a higher octave.
Why a swaying bridge collapses with a high wind, and why a wine glass shatters with a higher octave.
Data de estreia
Nov 15, 1985
With an analysis of simple harmonic motion and a stroke of genius, Newton extended mechanics to the propagation of sound.
With an analysis of simple harmonic motion and a stroke of genius, Newton extended mechanics to the propagation of sound.
Data de estreia
Nov 16, 1985
An old momentum with a new twist.
An old momentum with a new twist.
Data de estreia
Nov 17, 1985
From spinning tops to the precession of the equinoxes.
From spinning tops to the precession of the equinoxes.
Data de estreia
Nov 18, 1985
The discovery of elliptical orbits helps describe the motion of heavenly bodies with unprecedented accuracy.
The discovery of elliptical orbits helps describe the motion of heavenly bodies with unprecedented accuracy.
Data de estreia
Nov 19, 1985
The deduction of Kepler's laws from Newton's universal law of gravitation is one of the crowning achievements of Western thought.
The deduction of Kepler's laws from Newton's universal law of gravitation is one of the crowning achievements of Western thought.
Data de estreia
Nov 20, 1985
The precise orbit of a heavenly body — a planet, asteroid, or comet — is fixed by the laws of conservation of energy and angular momentum.
The precise orbit of a heavenly body — a planet, asteroid, or comet — is fixed by the laws of conservation of energy and angular momentum.
Data de estreia
Nov 21, 1985
Voyages to other planets use the same laws that guide planets around the solar system.
Voyages to other planets use the same laws that guide planets around the solar system.
Data de estreia
Nov 22, 1985
From Kepler's laws and the theory of tides, to Einstein's general theory of relativity, into black holes, and beyond.
From Kepler's laws and the theory of tides, to Einstein's general theory of relativity, into black holes, and beyond.
Data de estreia
Nov 23, 1985
A last lingering look back at mechanics to see new connections between old discoveries.
A last lingering look back at mechanics to see new connections between old discoveries.
Data de estreia
Nov 24, 1985
The world of electricity and magnetism, and 20th-century discoveries of relativity and quantum mechanics.
The world of electricity and magnetism, and 20th-century discoveries of relativity and quantum mechanics.
Data de estreia
Nov 25, 1985
Eighteenth-century electricians knew how to spark the interest of an audience with the principles of static electricity.
Eighteenth-century electricians knew how to spark the interest of an audience with the principles of static electricity.
Data de estreia
Nov 26, 1985
Faraday's vision of lines of constant force in space laid the foundation for the modern force field theory.
Faraday's vision of lines of constant force in space laid the foundation for the modern force field theory.
Data de estreia
Nov 27, 1985
Franklin proposes a successful theory of the Leyden jar and invents the parallel plate capacitor.
Franklin proposes a successful theory of the Leyden jar and invents the parallel plate capacitor.
Data de estreia
Nov 28, 1985
When is electricity dangerous or benign, spectacular or useful?
When is electricity dangerous or benign, spectacular or useful?
Data de estreia
Nov 29, 1985
Volta invents the electric battery using the internal properties of different metals.
Volta invents the electric battery using the internal properties of different metals.
Data de estreia
Nov 30, 1985
The work of Wheatstone, Ohm, and Kirchhoff leads to the design and analysis of how current flows.
The work of Wheatstone, Ohm, and Kirchhoff leads to the design and analysis of how current flows.
Data de estreia
Dez 01, 1985
Gilbert discovered that the earth behaves like a giant magnet. Modern scientists have learned even more.
Gilbert discovered that the earth behaves like a giant magnet. Modern scientists have learned even more.
Data de estreia
Dez 02, 1985
The law of Biot and Sarvart, the force between electric currents, and Ampère's law.
The law of Biot and Sarvart, the force between electric currents, and Ampère's law.
Data de estreia
Dez 03, 1985
Force fields have definite properties of their own suitable for scientific study.
Force fields have definite properties of their own suitable for scientific study.
Data de estreia
Dez 04, 1985
The discovery of electromagnetic induction in 1831 creates an important technological breakthrough in the generation of electric power.
The discovery of electromagnetic induction in 1831 creates an important technological breakthrough in the generation of electric power.
Data de estreia
Dez 05, 1985
Electromagnetic induction makes it easy to generate alternating current while transformers make it practical to distribute it over long distances.
Electromagnetic induction makes it easy to generate alternating current while transformers make it practical to distribute it over long distances.
Data de estreia
Dez 06, 1985
Maxwell discovers that displacement current produces electromagnetic waves or light.
Maxwell discovers that displacement current produces electromagnetic waves or light.
Data de estreia
Dez 07, 1985
Many properties of light are properties of waves, including reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
Many properties of light are properties of waves, including reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
Data de estreia
Dez 08, 1985
In 1887, an exquisitely designed measurement of the earth's motion through the ether results in the most brilliant failure in scientific history.
In 1887, an exquisitely designed measurement of the earth's motion through the ether results in the most brilliant failure in scientific history.
Data de estreia
Dez 09, 1985
If the speed of light is to be the same for all observers, then the length of a meter stick, or the rate of a ticking clock, depends on who measures it.
If the speed of light is to be the same for all observers, then the length of a meter stick, or the rate of a ticking clock, depends on who measures it.
Data de estreia
Dez 10, 1985
Einstein is motivated to perfect the central ideas of physics, resulting in a new understanding of the meaning of space and time.
Einstein is motivated to perfect the central ideas of physics, resulting in a new understanding of the meaning of space and time.
Data de estreia
Dez 11, 1985
The new meaning of space and time make it necessary to formulate a new mechanics.
The new meaning of space and time make it necessary to formulate a new mechanics.
Data de estreia
Dez 12, 1985
Hot discoveries about the behavior of gases make the connection between temperature and heat.
Hot discoveries about the behavior of gases make the connection between temperature and heat.
Data de estreia
Dez 13, 1985
The Carnot engine, part one, beginning with simple steam engines.
The Carnot engine, part one, beginning with simple steam engines.
Data de estreia
Dez 14, 1985
The Carnot engine, part two, with profound implications for the behavior of matter and the flow of time through the universe.
The Carnot engine, part two, with profound implications for the behavior of matter and the flow of time through the universe.
Data de estreia
Dez 15, 1985
With the quest for low temperatures came the discovery that all elements can exist in each of the basic states of matter.
With the quest for low temperatures came the discovery that all elements can exist in each of the basic states of matter.
Data de estreia
Dez 16, 1985
A history of the atom, from the ancient Greeks to the early 20th century, and a new challenge for the world of physics.
A history of the atom, from the ancient Greeks to the early 20th century, and a new challenge for the world of physics.
Data de estreia
Dez 17, 1985
Evidence that light can sometimes act like a particle leads to quantum mechanics, the new physics.
Evidence that light can sometimes act like a particle leads to quantum mechanics, the new physics.
Data de estreia
Dez 18, 1985
Electron waves attracted to the nucleus of an atom help account for the periodic table of the elements and ultimately lead to the search for quarks.
Electron waves attracted to the nucleus of an atom help account for the periodic table of the elements and ultimately lead to the search for quarks.
Data de estreia
Dez 19, 1985
A last look at where we've been and a peek into the future.
A last look at where we've been and a peek into the future.
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