Physics Fun Facts

🌍 Earth's Rotation

The Earth rotates at about 1,670 km/h at the equator, but you don't feel it because you're moving at the same speed. It's like being in a car with the windows up!

⚡ Lightning Speed

Lightning can reach temperatures of 30,000°C (54,000°F) - that's 5 times hotter than the surface of the Sun! The air around it expands so fast it creates thunder.

🎾 Tennis Ball Physics

When a tennis ball hits the ground, it compresses and stores elastic potential energy. That's why it bounces back up - the energy is converted back to kinetic energy!

🚗 Car Crash Forces

In a car crash at 60 mph, your body experiences the same force as falling from a 4-story building. That's why seatbelts and airbags are so important!

🌊 Ocean Waves

Ocean waves can travel thousands of miles across the ocean. The water itself doesn't move that far - it's the energy that travels through the water!

🎢 Roller Coaster G-Forces

On some roller coasters, you can experience up to 4-5 G's of force. That means you feel 4-5 times heavier than normal. Fighter pilots can experience up to 9 G's!

🕰️ Time Dilation

GPS satellites have to account for Einstein's theory of relativity. Their clocks tick slightly faster than Earth clocks because they're in weaker gravity!

🎯 Angular Momentum

Figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in because of conservation of angular momentum. The same principle keeps Earth spinning and gyroscopes stable!