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Let me drop my physics textbook slightly above my desk. Because of gravity the book falls down, right, yet then it’s stopped by the desk. Now the desk exerts a normal force upon the book. …

Physics is built on a foundation of math and it seeks to explain all phenomena in the universe. It forms the basis for other sciences like chemistry and biology. Physics uses simple yet elegant …

Let's solve some problems to better understand the behavior of forces that act on objects, and their effects on motion. In the process, we will clear some common misconceptions.

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In the physics sense, you are doing no work on the book. However, even if you don't have a book in your hand, if you twist side to side, your muscles get warm and you release energy.

Learn physics using videos, articles, and NGSS-aligned practice exercises. Explore the fundamentals of motion and forces, non-contact interactions, energy, and waves.