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Physics studies features of the universe, ranging from natural to manmade phenomena. With Wolfram|Alpha, you can explore data about phenomena in the areas of quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics and Newtonian mechanics. Wolfram|Alpha also knows a variety of physical formulas and constants. With all of this built-in data and interactive calculators, it is easy to get answers to your physics questions, either for homework or general curiosity.
Mechanics
›
Explore the physical laws that describe the behavior of one or more bodies under a system of forces.
Compute mechanical work:
work F=30N, d=100m
Compute centripetal acceleration:
centripetal acceleration, 30mph, 500 ft
Do a gravitation calculation:
gravitation calculation
More examples
Statistical Physics
›
Explore the motion of fluids using statistical methods.
Find the Maxwell speed distribution of a gas:
msd for neon at 800 K
Compute entropy with the Sackur–Tetrode equation:
Sackur-Tetrode equation
More examples
Optics
›
Study the properties and behaviors of light.
Do computations using the thin lens equation:
lens, f=20ft, o=400ft
Compute a diffraction pattern for a circular aperture:
circular aperture a=0.2mm, lambda=650nm
Compute a diffraction pattern for a single slit:
single slit diffraction d=1/16 inch, lambda=200nm
Use the Rydberg formula to compute spectral lines:
Rydberg formula ni=2, nf=5
More examples
Quantum Physics
›
Explore quantum phenomena, such as scattering and quantum states.
Compute the energy of a photon given its wavelength:
photon energy 435nm
Compute a Compton wavelength:
Compton wavelength proton
Look up atomic spectra:
atomic spectrum of nitrogen
More examples
Physical Constants
›
Explore details, values and definitions for various physical constants.
Get the value of a physical constant:
speed of light
Schwinger field strength
Do computations involving constants:
Planck mass / mass of electron
More examples
Fluid Mechanics
›
Examine the behavior of fluid systems and objects moving through them.
Calculate flow through a pipe:
water flow through a pipe 4" diameter
Determine change in fluid speed from pressure change:
velocity of water hammer with pressure difference of 20 atm
Compute fluid flow around an object:
flow around a cylinder
More examples
Oscillations & Waves
›
Explore oscillatory motion, from pendulums to electromagnetic waves.
Analyze a harmonic oscillator:
damped harmonic oscillator with forcing
Analyze the motion of a spring pendulum:
spring pendulum l0=0.12m, li=0.24m, thetai=80deg
Compute a Doppler shift:
Doppler shift 300Hz, 75mph
More examples
Thermodynamics
›
Explore heat, energy and entropy and how they relate to thermodynamic systems.
Do computations with Joule's law:
Joule's law u=3V, R=1ohm for 10s
Analyze an adiabatic process:
adiabatic process Vi=10L, Vf=2L, pi=1atm
Do an ideal gas law computation:
ideal gas law 2.2mol, 2.0atm, 500K
Analyze an Atkinson cycle:
Atkinson cycle Tc=150C, Th=900C, compression ratio=3
More examples
Relativity
›
Explore Einstein's theories of special and general relativity and how they relate to gravity, time and space.
Do relativistic addition of velocities:
add velocities, 8e7 m/s, 8e7 m/s
Compute relativistic momentum:
relativistic momentum electron, 0.8c
Determine gravitational time dilation near massive objects:
gravitational time dilation at 1000 km and 100 solar masses
More examples
Particle Physics
›
Get information about particles and their interactions.
Get information about a particle:
proton
Do a calculation with particle properties:
mass proton / electron
Compare the values of a property for a class of particles:
mass boson
More examples
Physical Principles
›
Explore physical laws, principles and effects.
Find out about Newton's laws:
Newton's laws
Find out about Brownian motion:
Brownian motion
Learn about a paradox in quantum mechanics:
EPR paradox
More examples
Black Holes
›
Delve into black holes to learn about their properties, evolution and locations.
Compute the location and get properties of a stellar-mass black hole:
V Puppis black hole
Generate a list of nearby black holes:
7 nearest black holes
Calculate the properties of a theoretical black hole with a known mass:
black hole 10 solar masses
More examples
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Step-by-Step Solutions for
Physics
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Engineering
Mathematics
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Electricity & Magnetism
›
Explore the physics of the electromagnetic force.
Use input fields to specify data for an Ohm's law computation:
Ohm's law calculator
Find equations associated with a magnetized object:
magnetized ball
Analyze an RLC circuit:
RLC circuit 10ohm, 12H, 400uF
Do a Coulomb's law computation:
Coulomb's law 2.0mC, 5.0mC, 250cm
More examples
Nuclear Physics
›
Explore aspects of nuclear physics, including radiation and nuclear power.
Compute the stopping power of a material:
stopping power air 0.5MeV electron
Get information about an isotope:
iodine 131
Compute characteristics of Cerenkov radiation:
Cerenkov radiation, 0.8MeV electron, n=1.4
More examples
Astrophysics
›
Explore the nature of celestial objects, including black holes, stars and planets.
Compute the orbital period of a massive body orbiting another:
Kepler's third law, 4 solar masses, 5 Earth masses, 2.5 AU
Compute cosmological properties of the universe:
1 billion years after the big bang
Compute properties of a black hole:
black hole 10 solar masses
More examples
Physical Effects
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Get information on physical effects and compare them.
Explore physical effects:
Gutenberg-Richter law
Compare physical effects:
special relativity, general relativity
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Physics studies features of the universe, ranging from natural to manmade phenomena. With Wolfram\|Alpha, you can explore data about phenomena in the areas of quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics and Newtonian mechanics. Wolfram\|Alpha also knows a variety of physical formulas and constants. With all of this built-in data and interactive calculators, it is easy to get answers to your physics questions, either for homework or general curiosity.
[Mechanics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/mechanics)
Explore the physical laws that describe the behavior of one or more bodies under a system of forces.
#### Compute mechanical work:
[work F=30N, d=100m](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=work+F%3D30N%2C+d%3D100m)
#### Compute centripetal acceleration:
[centripetal acceleration, 30mph, 500 ft](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=centripetal+acceleration%2C+30mph%2C+500+ft)
#### Do a gravitation calculation:
[gravitation calculation](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=gravitation+calculation)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/mechanics)
[Statistical Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/statistical-physics)
Explore the motion of fluids using statistical methods.
#### Find the Maxwell speed distribution of a gas:
[msd for neon at 800 K](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=msd+for+neon+at+800+K)
#### Compute entropy with the Sackur–Tetrode equation:
[Sackur-Tetrode equation](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Sackur-Tetrode+equation)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/statistical-physics)
[Optics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/optics)
Study the properties and behaviors of light.
#### Do computations using the thin lens equation:
[lens, f=20ft, o=400ft](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=lens%2C+f%3D20ft%2C+o%3D400ft)
#### Compute a diffraction pattern for a circular aperture:
[circular aperture a=0.2mm, lambda=650nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=circular+aperture+a%3D0.2mm%2C+lambda%3D650nm)
#### Compute a diffraction pattern for a single slit:
[single slit diffraction d=1/16 inch, lambda=200nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=single+slit+diffraction+d%3D1%2F16+inch%2C+lambda%3D200nm)
#### Use the Rydberg formula to compute spectral lines:
[Rydberg formula ni=2, nf=5](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Rydberg+formula+ni%3D2%2C+nf%3D5)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/optics)
[Quantum Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/quantum-physics)
Explore quantum phenomena, such as scattering and quantum states.
#### Compute the energy of a photon given its wavelength:
[photon energy 435nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=photon+energy+435nm)
#### Compute a Compton wavelength:
[Compton wavelength proton](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Compton+wavelength+proton)
#### Look up atomic spectra:
[atomic spectrum of nitrogen](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=atomic+spectrum+of+nitrogen)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/quantum-physics)
[Physical Constants ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-constants)
Explore details, values and definitions for various physical constants.
#### Get the value of a physical constant:
[speed of light](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=speed+of+light)
[Schwinger field strength](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Schwinger+field+strength)
#### Do computations involving constants:
[Planck mass / mass of electron](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Planck+mass+%2F+mass+of+electron)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-constants)
[Fluid Mechanics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/fluid-mechanics)
Examine the behavior of fluid systems and objects moving through them.
#### Calculate flow through a pipe:
[water flow through a pipe 4" diameter](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=water+flow+through+a+pipe+4%22+diameter)
#### Determine change in fluid speed from pressure change:
[velocity of water hammer with pressure difference of 20 atm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=velocity+of+water+hammer+with+pressure+difference+of+20+atm)
#### Compute fluid flow around an object:
[flow around a cylinder](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=flow+around+a+cylinder)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/fluid-mechanics)
[Oscillations & Waves ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/oscillations-and-waves)
Explore oscillatory motion, from pendulums to electromagnetic waves.
#### Analyze a harmonic oscillator:
[damped harmonic oscillator with forcing](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=damped+harmonic+oscillator+with+forcing)
#### Analyze the motion of a spring pendulum:
[spring pendulum l0=0.12m, li=0.24m, thetai=80deg](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=spring+pendulum+l0%3D0.12m%2C+li%3D0.24m%2C+thetai%3D80deg)
#### Compute a Doppler shift:
[Doppler shift 300Hz, 75mph](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Doppler+shift+300Hz%2C+75mph)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/oscillations-and-waves)
[Thermodynamics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/thermodynamics)
Explore heat, energy and entropy and how they relate to thermodynamic systems.
#### Do computations with Joule's law:
[Joule's law u=3V, R=1ohm for 10s](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Joule%27s+law+u%3D3V%2C+R%3D1ohm+for+10s)
#### Analyze an adiabatic process:
[adiabatic process Vi=10L, Vf=2L, pi=1atm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=adiabatic+process+Vi%3D10L%2C+Vf%3D2L%2C+pi%3D1atm)
#### Do an ideal gas law computation:
[ideal gas law 2.2mol, 2.0atm, 500K](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=ideal+gas+law+2.2mol%2C+2.0atm%2C+500K)
#### Analyze an Atkinson cycle:
[Atkinson cycle Tc=150C, Th=900C, compression ratio=3](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Atkinson+cycle+Tc%3D150C%2C+Th%3D900C%2C+compression+ratio%3D3)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/thermodynamics)
[Relativity ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/relativity)
Explore Einstein's theories of special and general relativity and how they relate to gravity, time and space.
#### Do relativistic addition of velocities:
[add velocities, 8e7 m/s, 8e7 m/s](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=add+velocities%2C+8e7+m%2Fs%2C+8e7+m%2Fs)
#### Compute relativistic momentum:
[relativistic momentum electron, 0.8c](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=relativistic+momentum+electron%2C+0.8c)
#### Determine gravitational time dilation near massive objects:
[gravitational time dilation at 1000 km and 100 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=gravitational+time+dilation+at+1000+km+and+100+solar+masses)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/relativity)
[Particle Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/particle-physics)
Get information about particles and their interactions.
#### Get information about a particle:
[proton](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=proton)
#### Do a calculation with particle properties:
[mass proton / electron](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mass+proton+%2F+electron)
#### Compare the values of a property for a class of particles:
[mass boson](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mass+boson)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/particle-physics)
[Physical Principles ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-principles)
Explore physical laws, principles and effects.
#### Find out about Newton's laws:
[Newton's laws](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Newton%27s+laws)
#### Find out about Brownian motion:
[Brownian motion](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Brownian+motion)
#### Learn about a paradox in quantum mechanics:
[EPR paradox](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=EPR+paradox)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-principles)
[Black Holes ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/black-holes)
Delve into black holes to learn about their properties, evolution and locations.
#### Compute the location and get properties of a stellar-mass black hole:
[V Puppis black hole](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=V+Puppis+black+hole)
#### Generate a list of nearby black holes:
[7 nearest black holes](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=7+nearest+black+holes)
#### Calculate the properties of a theoretical black hole with a known mass:
[black hole 10 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=black+hole+10+solar+masses)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/black-holes)
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[Electricity & Magnetism ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/electricity-and-magnetism)
Explore the physics of the electromagnetic force.
#### Use input fields to specify data for an Ohm's law computation:
[Ohm's law calculator](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Ohm%27s+law+calculator)
#### Find equations associated with a magnetized object:
[magnetized ball](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=magnetized+ball)
#### Analyze an RLC circuit:
[RLC circuit 10ohm, 12H, 400uF](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=RLC+circuit+10ohm%2C+12H%2C+400uF)
#### Do a Coulomb's law computation:
[Coulomb's law 2.0mC, 5.0mC, 250cm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Coulomb%27s+law+2.0mC%2C+5.0mC%2C+250cm)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/electricity-and-magnetism)
[Nuclear Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/nuclear-physics)
Explore aspects of nuclear physics, including radiation and nuclear power.
#### Compute the stopping power of a material:
[stopping power air 0.5MeV electron](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=stopping+power+air+0.5MeV+electron)
#### Get information about an isotope:
[iodine 131](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=iodine+131)
#### Compute characteristics of Cerenkov radiation:
[Cerenkov radiation, 0.8MeV electron, n=1.4](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Cerenkov+radiation%2C+0.8MeV+electron%2C+n%3D1.4)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/nuclear-physics)
[Astrophysics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/astrophysics)
Explore the nature of celestial objects, including black holes, stars and planets.
#### Compute the orbital period of a massive body orbiting another:
[Kepler's third law, 4 solar masses, 5 Earth masses, 2.5 AU](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Kepler%27s+third+law%2C+4+solar+masses%2C+5+Earth+masses%2C+2.5+AU)
#### Compute cosmological properties of the universe:
[1 billion years after the big bang](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=1+billion+years+after+the+big+bang)
#### Compute properties of a black hole:
[black hole 10 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=black+hole+10+solar+masses)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/astrophysics)
[Physical Effects ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-effects)
Get information on physical effects and compare them.
#### Explore physical effects:
[Gutenberg-Richter law](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Gutenberg-Richter+law)
#### Compare physical effects:
[special relativity, general relativity](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=special+relativity%2C+general+relativity)
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| Readable Markdown | Examples for
Physics studies features of the universe, ranging from natural to manmade phenomena. With Wolfram\|Alpha, you can explore data about phenomena in the areas of quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics and Newtonian mechanics. Wolfram\|Alpha also knows a variety of physical formulas and constants. With all of this built-in data and interactive calculators, it is easy to get answers to your physics questions, either for homework or general curiosity.
[Mechanics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/mechanics)
Explore the physical laws that describe the behavior of one or more bodies under a system of forces.
#### Compute mechanical work:
[work F=30N, d=100m](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=work+F%3D30N%2C+d%3D100m)
#### Compute centripetal acceleration:
[centripetal acceleration, 30mph, 500 ft](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=centripetal+acceleration%2C+30mph%2C+500+ft)
#### Do a gravitation calculation:
[gravitation calculation](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=gravitation+calculation)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/mechanics)
[Statistical Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/statistical-physics)
Explore the motion of fluids using statistical methods.
#### Find the Maxwell speed distribution of a gas:
[msd for neon at 800 K](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=msd+for+neon+at+800+K)
#### Compute entropy with the Sackur–Tetrode equation:
[Sackur-Tetrode equation](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Sackur-Tetrode+equation)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/statistical-physics)
[Optics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/optics)
Study the properties and behaviors of light.
#### Do computations using the thin lens equation:
[lens, f=20ft, o=400ft](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=lens%2C+f%3D20ft%2C+o%3D400ft)
#### Compute a diffraction pattern for a circular aperture:
[circular aperture a=0.2mm, lambda=650nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=circular+aperture+a%3D0.2mm%2C+lambda%3D650nm)
#### Compute a diffraction pattern for a single slit:
[single slit diffraction d=1/16 inch, lambda=200nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=single+slit+diffraction+d%3D1%2F16+inch%2C+lambda%3D200nm)
#### Use the Rydberg formula to compute spectral lines:
[Rydberg formula ni=2, nf=5](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Rydberg+formula+ni%3D2%2C+nf%3D5)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/optics)
[Quantum Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/quantum-physics)
Explore quantum phenomena, such as scattering and quantum states.
#### Compute the energy of a photon given its wavelength:
[photon energy 435nm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=photon+energy+435nm)
#### Compute a Compton wavelength:
[Compton wavelength proton](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Compton+wavelength+proton)
#### Look up atomic spectra:
[atomic spectrum of nitrogen](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=atomic+spectrum+of+nitrogen)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/quantum-physics)
[Physical Constants ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-constants)
Explore details, values and definitions for various physical constants.
#### Get the value of a physical constant:
[speed of light](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=speed+of+light)
[Schwinger field strength](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Schwinger+field+strength)
#### Do computations involving constants:
[Planck mass / mass of electron](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Planck+mass+%2F+mass+of+electron)
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[Fluid Mechanics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/fluid-mechanics)
Examine the behavior of fluid systems and objects moving through them.
#### Calculate flow through a pipe:
[water flow through a pipe 4" diameter](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=water+flow+through+a+pipe+4%22+diameter)
#### Determine change in fluid speed from pressure change:
[velocity of water hammer with pressure difference of 20 atm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=velocity+of+water+hammer+with+pressure+difference+of+20+atm)
#### Compute fluid flow around an object:
[flow around a cylinder](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=flow+around+a+cylinder)
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[Oscillations & Waves ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/oscillations-and-waves)
Explore oscillatory motion, from pendulums to electromagnetic waves.
#### Analyze a harmonic oscillator:
[damped harmonic oscillator with forcing](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=damped+harmonic+oscillator+with+forcing)
#### Analyze the motion of a spring pendulum:
[spring pendulum l0=0.12m, li=0.24m, thetai=80deg](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=spring+pendulum+l0%3D0.12m%2C+li%3D0.24m%2C+thetai%3D80deg)
#### Compute a Doppler shift:
[Doppler shift 300Hz, 75mph](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Doppler+shift+300Hz%2C+75mph)
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[Thermodynamics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/thermodynamics)
Explore heat, energy and entropy and how they relate to thermodynamic systems.
#### Do computations with Joule's law:
[Joule's law u=3V, R=1ohm for 10s](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Joule%27s+law+u%3D3V%2C+R%3D1ohm+for+10s)
#### Analyze an adiabatic process:
[adiabatic process Vi=10L, Vf=2L, pi=1atm](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=adiabatic+process+Vi%3D10L%2C+Vf%3D2L%2C+pi%3D1atm)
#### Do an ideal gas law computation:
[ideal gas law 2.2mol, 2.0atm, 500K](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=ideal+gas+law+2.2mol%2C+2.0atm%2C+500K)
#### Analyze an Atkinson cycle:
[Atkinson cycle Tc=150C, Th=900C, compression ratio=3](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Atkinson+cycle+Tc%3D150C%2C+Th%3D900C%2C+compression+ratio%3D3)
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[Relativity ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/relativity)
Explore Einstein's theories of special and general relativity and how they relate to gravity, time and space.
#### Do relativistic addition of velocities:
[add velocities, 8e7 m/s, 8e7 m/s](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=add+velocities%2C+8e7+m%2Fs%2C+8e7+m%2Fs)
#### Compute relativistic momentum:
[relativistic momentum electron, 0.8c](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=relativistic+momentum+electron%2C+0.8c)
#### Determine gravitational time dilation near massive objects:
[gravitational time dilation at 1000 km and 100 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=gravitational+time+dilation+at+1000+km+and+100+solar+masses)
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[Particle Physics ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/particle-physics)
Get information about particles and their interactions.
#### Get information about a particle:
[proton](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=proton)
#### Do a calculation with particle properties:
[mass proton / electron](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mass+proton+%2F+electron)
#### Compare the values of a property for a class of particles:
[mass boson](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=mass+boson)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/particle-physics)
[Physical Principles ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-principles)
Explore physical laws, principles and effects.
#### Find out about Newton's laws:
[Newton's laws](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Newton%27s+laws)
#### Find out about Brownian motion:
[Brownian motion](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Brownian+motion)
#### Learn about a paradox in quantum mechanics:
[EPR paradox](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=EPR+paradox)
[More examples](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-principles)
[Black Holes ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/black-holes)
Delve into black holes to learn about their properties, evolution and locations.
#### Compute the location and get properties of a stellar-mass black hole:
[V Puppis black hole](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=V+Puppis+black+hole)
#### Generate a list of nearby black holes:
[7 nearest black holes](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=7+nearest+black+holes)
#### Calculate the properties of a theoretical black hole with a known mass:
[black hole 10 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=black+hole+10+solar+masses)
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Explore the physics of the electromagnetic force.
#### Use input fields to specify data for an Ohm's law computation:
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#### Analyze an RLC circuit:
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#### Do a Coulomb's law computation:
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Explore aspects of nuclear physics, including radiation and nuclear power.
#### Compute the stopping power of a material:
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#### Get information about an isotope:
[iodine 131](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=iodine+131)
#### Compute characteristics of Cerenkov radiation:
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Explore the nature of celestial objects, including black holes, stars and planets.
#### Compute the orbital period of a massive body orbiting another:
[Kepler's third law, 4 solar masses, 5 Earth masses, 2.5 AU](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Kepler%27s+third+law%2C+4+solar+masses%2C+5+Earth+masses%2C+2.5+AU)
#### Compute cosmological properties of the universe:
[1 billion years after the big bang](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=1+billion+years+after+the+big+bang)
#### Compute properties of a black hole:
[black hole 10 solar masses](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=black+hole+10+solar+masses)
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[Physical Effects ›](https://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/science-and-technology/physics/physical-effects)
Get information on physical effects and compare them.
#### Explore physical effects:
[Gutenberg-Richter law](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=Gutenberg-Richter+law)
#### Compare physical effects:
[special relativity, general relativity](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=special+relativity%2C+general+relativity)
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