Math allows for discovery!
The development of mathematics allowed scientists, mathematicians, inventors and other inquiring people to set up physical experiments and measure the outcomes. With mathematical data, one could detect patterns and make predictions, which led to many scientific discoveries.
NOVA offers a number of interactive activities that illustrate various physics principles. The following links take you to the interactive exercises.
Galileo's Experiments Investigate falling objects, projectiles, inclined planes, pendulums
Physics of Stone Arches Investigate types of arches and types of supports
Moving Targets Investigate the effects of motion on the sound waves produced by the object
NOVA offers a number of interactive activities that illustrate various physics principles. The following links take you to the interactive exercises.
Galileo's Experiments Investigate falling objects, projectiles, inclined planes, pendulums
Physics of Stone Arches Investigate types of arches and types of supports
Moving Targets Investigate the effects of motion on the sound waves produced by the object