Spin, when applied to fundamental particles, is a property rather than a description. The basic components of matter are not tiny spinning tops, like coins that are stood on edge then flicked on opposite sides to make them rotate. Instead, spin is a physical property that can be demonstrated and also a numerical value that … Continue reading What is Spin?
Try This At Home (IoP)
You could be studying physics every day but it would be better to have some down time! So here are some ideas for experiments that you can do at home when you are taking a break from your studies. These things aren't rocket science; they're about waves, forces and the shape of space (actually a … Continue reading Try This At Home (IoP)
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