Blog Page - Part 55

Solar Flares in March 2012

March 8, 2012November 3, 2016 by Tuition Physics

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Solar flares are enormous outbursts of power. Within a few short minutes, the disturbance on the surface of the Sun spreads along the Sun's magnetic field lines, releasing energy equivalent to billions of nuclear explosions (producing X rays) and raising the temperature of the flare region (which is about the…

An Octave Queen

February 13, 2012July 18, 2017 by Tuition Physics

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- Image shared by Wiki Whitney Houston: Voice type - Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano; Highest note - C6, B-b5; Lowest note - C3, E3; Vocal range - 4 octaves (C3-C6) Any two sounds whose frequencies make a 2:1 ratio are said to be separated by an octave and result in a…

Dr Toh Chin Chye & Semiconductors

February 7, 2012November 3, 2016 by Tuition Physics

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The birth of the semiconductor industry in Singapore happened under Dr Toh Chin Chye as Minister for Science and Technology. The annual output of the semiconductor industry increased from nothing in 1968 to S$130 million in 1970, S$290 million in 1972, and S$470 million in 1974. More impacting is the…

Rise of the Dragon

January 29, 2012November 3, 2016 by Tuition Physics

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2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The traditionally auspicious Zodiac sign has Prime Minister Lee fervently hoping for a bountiful harvest of babies. The fascination with dragons probably comes from their herculean look of power and strength. Let's see some estimates of dragon power! Technically, for a dragon flying…

Cruising Danger

January 19, 2012July 18, 2017 by Tuition Physics

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Cruise ships can weigh more than 65 million kilograms. To be able to keep afloat and minimise swaying so that passengers have a comfortable ride, the cruise ship have to displace an equivalent amount of water which weighs the same as the ship. The hull, or body of the ship…

iPhone 6 and Beyond

January 15, 2012July 18, 2017 by Tuition Physics

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Why have touch screens intrigued so many people? Ans: It is a seamless integration of physical and intellectual stimulation. A layer that stores electrical charge is placed on the glass panel of the phone screen. When a user touches the screen with his or her finger, some of the charge…

The Era of Angry Birds

January 13, 2012July 18, 2017 by Tuition Physics

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Predicting parabolas is something Singaporeans seem to find intriguing. How else do you explain golf? Or the awe in which we hold for legends in football? Our bodies are uniquely good at throwing things at targets. The physical trajectory must be prefigured in the brain before the projectile leaves the…

Precision Precision Precision

January 9, 2012July 18, 2017 by Tuition Physics

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To succeed, master the AOS and the SOA. Art of Science and the Science of Art.

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