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The AstrOlympics project explores the spectacular range of science that we can find both in the impressive feats of the Olympic Games as well as in cosmic phenomena throughout the Universe.
The AstrOlympics Project: PRESSURE (08-26-2016)
In science, pressure is defined as the amount of force over a given area. This means you can have the same amount of force over two different areas and end up with different results.
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In science, pressure is defined as the amount of force over a given area. This means you can have the same amount of force over two different areas and end up with different results.
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The AstrOlympics Project: MASS (08-24-2016)
The range of mass in our everyday lives and what we can appreciate in sporting events like the Olympics is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg - especially once we allow our minds to consider the wonders of space
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The range of mass in our everyday lives and what we can appreciate in sporting events like the Olympics is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg - especially once we allow our minds to consider the wonders of space
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The AstrOlympics: Time (08-22-2016)
Time and our ability to measure it accurately is also key for many frontiers of science, including astrophysics.
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Time and our ability to measure it accurately is also key for many frontiers of science, including astrophysics.
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The AstrOlympics Project: DISTANCE (07-01-2016)
Despite how large some Olympic distances may seem, they are just a tiny fraction of the lengths we see across space.
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Despite how large some Olympic distances may seem, they are just a tiny fraction of the lengths we see across space.
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The AstrOlympics Project: SPEED (06-23-2016)
By converting speeds from common experiences into meters per second, we can use this as a reference point for exploring the enormous range of speeds around the world and across the Universe.
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By converting speeds from common experiences into meters per second, we can use this as a reference point for exploring the enormous range of speeds around the world and across the Universe.
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Revised: November 03, 2022
