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Discover the Magic of Everyday Science: Embrace the Wonders of Real-World Physics By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Have you ever marveled at how water droplets stay intact on leaves after rain, or how tiny insects glide effortlessly across the surface of a pond? These everyday occurrences are all thanks to surface tension, a fascinating property…
Youth, Let’s Lead the Way in Turning Waste into Wealth and Clean Energy! By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Introduction Solid waste from homes and industries is often considered a nuisance, but it can be transformed into a valuable resource: fuel. This fuel can generate heat, light, and even power engines in homes, industries, and vehicles.…
Discover the Real-World Physics of Moving Through Air and Water By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Childhood Games Meet Physics Children’s games like flying kites, making paper drones, and blowing bubbles reveal a hidden force: air resistance. These simple activities introduce us to the fascinating effects of physics in motion. Air Resistance in Motion:…
Explore and Experiment with the Physics of Light! By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Picture this: it’s nighttime, and as we walk, using a torch to light our way, we come across animals like cats and dogs on the prowl. When we shine the torchlight directly into their eyes, they almost seem to glow,…
“Seeing the Science Beneath Our Feet: How Do Roads Near You Measure Up?” By Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Local economies have experienced significant growth thanks to road infrastructure, which has made transporting goods and people much more efficient. With roads connecting communities, people now move with fewer obstacles, which helps in economic and…
Claude TUYISHIME, Mentee Writers Hub/Real-World Physics Hi! I am Claude TUYISHIME, 21 years old, a Senior 4 student at Bujubuli Secondary School. My passion lies in Physics, where I enjoy exploring the principles that govern the natural world—from the tiniest particles to the vastness of the universe. Physics helps me think critically and understand the…