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What's the Difference Between a Nautical Mile and a Mile?
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What is a nautical mile, and how does it differ from a normal mile and a kilometer?
How can you measure the height of a tall tower?
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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a cell phone tower in my neighborhood?
Why Does the Moon Look So Much Bigger When It Is Near the Horizon?
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Why does the moon look so much bigger when it is near the horizon than when it is high up in the sky?
How DSL Works
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Digital subscriber line (DSL) technology transmits data over phone lines without interfering with voice service. Find out how DSL uses extra bandwidth to provide a fast Internet connection without taking over your phone.
Physics Displacement Formula: How to Calculate Displacement
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Physicists use the displacement formula to find an object's change in position. It sounds simple, but calculating displacement can quickly get complicated.
How Financial Aid for Online Degrees Works
Financial aid for online degrees requires careful research in order to avoid scams. Learn about financial aid for online degrees.
How a Block and Tackle Works
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A fascinating article that describes how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works!
How does a laser tape measure work?
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Laser tape measures are alternatives to conventional metal tape measures. Learn how laser tape measures work in this article.
Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?
"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?