Sometimes you think you have a complete understanding of something and then BOOM—a simple problem throws everything out the window. Let's consider a very basic physics problem involving pushing a ...

In this chapter, we’ll explore how to calculate the spring constant of a block on an incline! 🧲 Learn the step-by-step process to solve this problem and apply your knowledge of forces, friction, and ...

I learned to respect friction, as a phenomenon with many nuances, when I was a graduate student. One day, while teaching a problem session in elementary mechanics, I unwisely invented a new problem to ...

Friction is an intrinsic physical phenomenon to curling. Without it, objects in motion would move endlessly, without slowing down. This would cause many safety-related problems: Cars or trains could ...

Humans have been making fire using friction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in archaeological records across different cultures worldwide. Fire by friction is a testament to ...

From free body diagrams to energy methods, a structured approach to Mechanics can turn one of JEE’s toughest sections into a ...