5 More Physics Equations Everyone Should Know

In January I wrote a piece titled “5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know.” Lots of you weighed in with your own nominations, and there were plenty of good suggestions. So I’ve decided to do a sequel. Make that 10 equations everyone should know!

Just to be clear, this list isn’t just for scientists. You want to be a well-rounded person and understand the world, right? Robert Heinlein wrote that the great thing about humans is that they don’t do just one thing. You might be a rodeo rider by trade, but you also know about art, history, and cooking microwave popcorn. Humans are the Swiss Army knives of the animal

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