Physics in everyday life by Ivana Knezović

Physics, or more specifically friction, allows us to walk, stop, light matches, and play instruments.

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Smartphones and Computers

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These devices operate based on electrical circuits, semiconductors, and the principles of electromagnetism, which allow for data transfer, processing, and storage.

Wi-Fi

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Electromagnetic waves, a key concept in physics, allow devices to communicate wirelessly.

Rainbow

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The refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets create the colorful arcs we see in the sky.

Wind

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The movement of air is driven by pressure differences, which are a result of temperature differences

X-rays

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High energy waves used for imaging to help doctors see things like bones, organs, and tissues.

Lasers

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Concentrated beams of light used in a variety of medical treatments, from eye surgeries like LASIK (for vision correction) to skin treatments and tumor removal.

Microwave Oven

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Microwaves heat food by using electromagnetic waves to excite water molecules in the food, which generates heat.

Cooking on a Stove

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The transfer of heat through conduction, convection, and radiation is essential in cooking food efficiently.

Abstract Art

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The discovery of quantum mechanics and ideas like wave-particle duality changed how people understood reality. This inspired abstract artists to express things that couldn’t be seen or were hard to understand.

Religion

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In some religions, ideas about how the universe began (like the Big Bang theory) or how time works can either match or clash with religious teachings.