BHOS Physics Club

😶‍🌫 How does transparent air produce shadows that unveils hidden elements of our surroundings?🤔

🌫️ Air can indeed create shadows through a phenomenon called refraction. Refraction occurs when light passes through regions of air with different indices of refraction, causing the light to bend and create shadows. This effect is most noticeable when there are temperature variations in the air, such as when warm air rises above cold air. In such cases, the interface between the two air masses bends light and creates shadows that can be seen, for example, when sunlight passes through a window and encounters these varying air temperatures.

💨 Furthermore, changes in air pressure and composition can also lead to variations in the index of refraction, resulting in the creation of shadows. These effects are utilized in schlieren photography, an imaging technique that uses air's ability to refract light to visualize air disturbances and variations in density.

🌪️ While air is typically transparent, its ability to refract light can lead to the creation of shadows under specific conditions.

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💎Did you know that you can actually create diamonds at home? 💡
While these mesmerizing gems are typically unearthed from deep within the Earth's crust, there's a DIY twist to this sparkling tale! ✨
With the right combination of pressure and heat, graphite can undergo a remarkable transformation into stunning diamonds🔬💫 But before you start envisioning your DIY diamond collection, a word of caution: this process is both complex and costly. 💰However, delving into the science behind it all is an adventure in itself! Remember, it's essential to approach this process with proper knowledge and caution to avoid potential risks💥 Explore the fascinating journey from graphite to diamond and uncover the secrets of nature's most coveted treasures! 💎🔍⚡️

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🧲Have you ever been fascinated by the enigmatic powers of magnetism?

🔄 A fascinating demonstration of physics in action is the magic of magnetic fields. It's all about the fascinating interactions that magnets cause and the unseen lines of force that surround them.

🔍 Magnetic fields are spaces in which magnetic forces act. The movement of electric charges, such as electrons spinning within atoms or electric current flowing through wires, produces these fields.

The ability of magnetic fields to attract or repel other magnetic objects is one of its most interesting properties. The strength and direction of the involved magnetic poles control this phenomena, which is also referred to as magnetic attraction or repulsion.

🧭 The magnetic field that exists on Earth is essential for compass usage and navigation. A compass needle points in the direction of the magnetic North Pole when it aligns with the lines of the Earth's magnetic field.

In electromagnetism, where electric currents produce magnetic fields and vice versa, magnetic fields also play a crucial role. Transformers, generators, and electric motors all depend on this relationship to function.

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🌀 Have you ever wondered how a boomerang comes back to you after you throw it? 🤔

🔄 The boomerang effect refers to the unique ability of a boomerang to return to its thrower after being thrown. This phenomenon is a result of the boomerang's design and the principles of aerodynamics and angular momentum.

🛩️ The boomerang's curved shape is essential for its flight. As it spins, air flows over the curved surfaces, creating differences in air pressure. This pressure difference generates lift, similar to the way an airplane's wings lift it into the air. Additionally, the curved shape of the boomerang causes it to create more lift on one side than the other, resulting in the curved flight path necessary for its return.

🌀 Angular momentum is the tendency of a rotating object to continue rotating unless acted upon by an external force. When you throw a boomerang, you impart angular momentum to it, causing it to spin. As the boomerang flies through the air, its angular momentum keeps it stable and helps it maintain its curved flight path. This stability, combined with the aerodynamic forces acting on the boomerang, allows it to return to its starting point.

🚀 Next time you see a boomerang
in action, remember that it is not just a toy—it is a perfect example of physics in action, showcasing the principles of aerodynamics and angular momentum!

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How tall does a flat mirror have to be in order to see your full reflection in it? 🤔📐

If you are 176 cm tall, do you need a 1.76-meter mirror to view your whole reflection? Let's break out the scenario. The distance you stand in front of the mirror equals the distance your reflection appears behind it. We can draw a line (1) from your eye to the bottom of your feet in the reflection. The point (2) where that line intersects the mirror is the portion of the mirror that reflects (3) your feet back to your eyes. To see your complete reflection, we don't need any of the mirror below that point. 🪞

We can do the same with the top of your head. Tracing a line (4) from your eyes to where the top of your head appears in the reflection, we determine the intersection spot (5) on the mirror that reflects the top of your head (6). We don't need any of the mirror above that spot. When we consider the height of the mirror required to see the highest and lowest parts of your reflection, we'll notice that it's exactly half of your whole height. So, if you are 176 cm tall, you just need an 88-centimeter mirror to view your entire reflection. 🚶🏻‍♂️📏

What if we moved the mirror closer or further away while maintaining the same sight lines? We can see that the size of the mirror will not need to be altered. No matter how far away you are, you will always need a half-height mirror to view your full reflection. ✨

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🌌 Have you ever wondered why the sky appears blue? 🤔 Let's unveil the mystery together! When sunlight reaches Earth's atmosphere, it contains all colors of the spectrum, from red to violet🌈As this sunlight interacts with airborne particles, it scatters in all directions. Interestingly, shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter more easily than longer wavelengths like red and orange🌁Despite violet scattering the most, its intensity is lower and some of its spectrum gets absorbed by the atmosphere. Moreover, our eyes are more sensitive to blue light, contributing to our perception of a predominantly blue sky🌠It's a captivating blend of factors that makes the sky appear blue to our eyes! ✨

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Computing: Utilizing Quantum Mechanics' Power for Information Processing 🖥️🌀

How do researchers push the limits of computation to realize quantum physics' potential to transform information processing? 🤔

Inspired by the ideas of quantum mechanics, where particles are in superposition and instantaneous interactions over great distances are made possible via entanglement. 🔬

Scientists have been able to use the special qualities of quantum bits, or qubits, to create quantum computers, which enable them to carry out tasks that would be impossible with traditional computers. Quantum computers offer the ability to address challenging issues in domains like simulation, cryptography, and optimization by taking advantage of phenomena like superposition and quantum entanglement.

However, there are many obstacles in the way of actually achieving real quantum computing, from preserving qubit coherence to reducing errors brought on by noise and decoherence. To fully exploit the potential of quantum computing, scientists are working ceaselessly to overcome these limitations and develop new technologies and algorithms.

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How do scientists study things in space that they can not see?🤔

It is all about understanding gravitational theory and quantum mechanics, to detect invisible forces of dark matter and dark energy in the universe. 🌌

Scientists detect dark matter by observing its gravitational effects on visible matter, which follow Newton's law of universal gravitation stating that the force between two objects depends on their masses and distance. By studying how galaxies and galaxy clusters move, researchers can identify the presence of invisible matter exerting gravitational forces.🔭

Dark energy is ascertained through the universe's accelerated expansion, initially observed by studying distant supernovae. This phenomenon is explained by Einstein's cosmological constant in his equations of general relativity, suggesting that dark energy uniformly fills space, causing this expansion.🔬

Despite being mysterious, physics offers a way to study dark matter and dark energy. Scientists use basic physics principles in experiments and observations to uncover these hidden parts of the universe, revealing more about how everything works.🚀

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energy

Does radioactive decay happen out of nowhere? ☢️🤔

Radioactive decay events, seemingly spontaneous, are actually triggered by vacuum fluctuations, which are brief manifestations of particles and antiparticles in a vacuum due to quantum uncertainty. These fluctuations weaken electromagnetic fields and cause effects like the Casimir effect and the Lamb shift. Similarly, lasers rely on vacuum fluctuations to initiate coherent photon emissions, as they trigger quantum transitions in excited atomic states. 🔦

Vacuum fluctuations, inherent to the quantum fabric of the universe, occur spontaneously and are not triggered by any external agent. Despite misconceptions, they cannot be harnessed as a source of free energy due to the conservation laws of physics, including the law of conservation of energy. ⚡

While vacuum fluctuations may briefly acquire energy from other objects, they cannot sustain themselves beyond their short lifespan. In processes like spontaneous emission, where a photon appears to materialize out of nowhere, a more accurate explanation involves the interaction of an electron with a photon vacuum fluctuation, resulting in the emission of light. 💡

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Let's talk about the physics of your favorite amusement park ride – the spinning sensation of constant rotation! 🎡 Ever noticed how once the ride reaches a steady spin, you feel pulled towards the center, but without that wild, dizzying acceleration? 🌪️ That's because the forces at play have settled into a harmonious balance! 🎢✨

🔍 Here's the scoop: Once the rotation stabilizes, riders experience only a normal component of acceleration. You're being pushed towards the center of the ride with a force perpendicular to your motion – no more wild twists and turns! 🌟 It's like riding a cosmic carousel where gravity and inertia dance in perfect harmony! 🎠💫

🚀✨ Next time you're on a spinny ride, take a moment to appreciate the science behind the thrills – it's a whirlwind of wonder waiting to be explored! 🌌🎢

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What is the Mysteries of Quantum Superposition: Exploring the Schrödinger's Cat Paradox 🌀

Step 1: Setting the Stage - Consider a situation in which a vial of poison and a cat are enclosed in a sealed box. Classical physics states that the cat can only be either alive or dead. Nevertheless, until it is observed, the cat lives in a superposition of both states in the quantum world.
Step 2: Embracing Superposition - Particles like electrons and photons can exist in more than one state at once according to quantum mechanics. This phenomenon, known as superposition, challenges our intuitive understanding of reality, opening the door to a world of quantum possibilities.
Step 3: Schrödinger's Dilemma - Erwin Schrödinger, an Austrian physicist, presented a well-known thought experiment to clarify the idea of superposition. When the box is opened and the cat's condition is revealed, it appears to be both alive and dead in Schrödinger's cat paradox.
Step 4: Benefits of Quantum in our life - Beyond thought experiments, superposition has an impact on the advancement of quantum technologies like cryptography and quantum computing. Accepting the strangeness of quantum mechanics creates new opportunities for research and invention.💻

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Have you ever wondered how seatbelts keep you safe in a car crash? 🚗💺

It is all about understanding one fundamental principle of physics: Inertia 💡
Inertia, as described by Newton's First Law of Motion, is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. When you are driving in a car and suddenly hit the brakes or collide with another object, your body wants to keep moving forward due to its inertia. ⏩

That is where seatbelts come into play. Seatbelts are designed to restrain passengers by applying an opposing force to their bodies during rapid deceleration. This force prevents passengers from continuing to move forward at the same speed as the vehicle, reducing the risk of injury by distributing the impact forces across stronger parts of the body and preventing occupants from hitting hard surfaces within the vehicle.⚠️

Inertia, the same force that governs the motion of celestial bodies and everyday objects, serves as the backbone of seatbelt technology. By using this basic principle, seatbelts save lives every day by keeping passengers secure during accidents. 🛡️

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Why Are Birds Relatively Safe on Power Lines While Humans Are at Risk? 🕊️⚡🤔

Movies frequently depict a classic scene in which a character accidentally touches a live electric wire, resulting in a toasted appearance and messy hair. Interestingly, birds can casually sit on high-voltage power lines. 📽️

Consider electric current to be bowling balls with a high potential at the pinnacle of a mountain, and they will follow any accessible path to the ground, whose potential is significantly less. When a bird sits on a single wire, the electric potentials in both of its feet are the same, preventing electrons in the wires from flowing through the bird's body, keeping the bird safe. However, if the bird extended a wing or a leg to touch a second wire, particularly one with a different electric potential, it would provide a conduit for electrons to move through its body, instantly killing the bird. 🪽💥😵

If a human held onto a power line with both hands, with no part of their body contacting the ground or another object, the result would be comparable to when a bird perched on a power line. Nonetheless, you should never attempt this as coming into contact with power wires is exceedingly dangerous. And… if you theoretically did, ensure that you only touch one wire at a time :) 👨🏻‍🔧

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Do you know that every time you use GPS, you're tapping into the brilliance of Einstein's famous equation, E=mc²? 🌐🛰️⚡️

The Global Positioning System (GPS) relies on precise measurements and calculations, where the effects of general relativity play a crucial role.🧮

As satellites orbit the Earth at high speeds, they experience time dilation due to their velocity, as predicted by Einstein's theory. The equation E=mc² underscores the link between energy, mass, and the curvature of spacetime, providing the theoretical basis for the adjustments needed in the satellite's clocks.⌛

In simple terms, the energy of the satellite, its mass, and the gravitational field it experiences all contribute to the accuracy of GPS. So, the next time you find your way using GPS, remember that it's not just about coordinates; it's also a journey through the fascinating realm of Einstein's groundbreaking equations! 🌌

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Let's Explore the Workings of an Atomic Bomb Mechanism. 💥🔬

We have knowledge about the history of the atomic bomb thanks to the ‘Oppenheimer ‘ film. What about the atomic bomb's basic principle of operation?🎥

Step 1-(Initiation)- There are several ways to start nuclear reactions inside an atomic bomb, often employing regular explosives. Fissile material is brought to a supercritical state through these complex processes, which prepare the groundwork for the chain reaction.

Step 2-(Nuclear fission)- At the heart of an atomic bomb, where materials such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239 reside, nuclear fission takes center stage. Nuclei react by absorbing a neutron, resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation

Step 3-(Chain reactions)-. Neutrons, set free during fission, kickstart more fission reactions in nearby nuclei, forming a self-sustaining chain reaction. This results in a fast increase in fission reactions, leading to a powerful release of energy.

Step 4-(Explosion)- The chain reaction's stored energy is released in a show of force as pressure and heat are released simultaneously, creating a loud and powerful explosion.

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Ever wondered if the universe dances to the tune of microscopic strings?🌌 🎵

Imagine a universe where the tiniest building blocks aren't point-like dots, but rather vibrant, tiny strings. This is the mesmerizing premise of String Theory, a theory that could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.🔐

At its core, String Theory suggests that what we perceive as different particles are actually different vibrations of the same fundamental strings. Think of it like a cosmic orchestra - where every note played by these strings creates the particles that make up our world, from electrons to quarks.✨

Moreover, String Theory opens up a universe far richer and more fascinating than we ever imagined. It suggests extra dimensions beyond our familiar three spatial dimensions and one of time. We're talking about a universe with 10, 11, or even more dimensions.💡

String Theory is not just a theory about strings. It's a bold and beautiful framework that has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of everything from the smallest particle to the grandest galaxy.🌠

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Do our phones REALLY cause brain cancer? 🤔📱🧠

Cell phones, regardless of usage duration, cannot cause cancer since they function on radio waves, lacking the energy required to ionize atoms. Only high-frequency electromagnetic waves, such as X-rays and gamma rays, have ionizing potential. 🧬

A photon must displace an electron from a molecule in radiation-related cancer instances, however this requires a particular minimum energy level, and non-ionizing radiation, such as radio waves, microwaves, and visible light, lacks the essential energy to cause electron loss and cancer growth. ⚡

If a radio wave did cause cancer, then candlelight would cause far more cancer because visible light has far more energy per photon. 🕯️

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Dear all, 😍

We are excited to introduce our New BHOS Physics Club Board Members. 🚀

As BHOS Physics Club, our primary aim is to organize special events and competitions related to physics that will encourage students to develop their knowledge and demonstrate their interest in physics. 🌟

Follow our social media accounts to be aware of the upcoming events. ✨

• Instagram:
https://instagram.com/bhos.physics.club?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

• Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BHOS-Physics-Club-101207058020193/

• LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/baku-higher-oil-school-physics-club

Stay tuned for amazing events and informative posts. 💫

🚀 Join the Physics Club Team! 🚀
Hey, physics enthusiasts! 😄
Are you ready to have a blast this academic year with us at BHOS? We're on the hunt for passionate folks to join our Physics Club crew! Whether you're a physics geek, a creative thinker, or a social media whiz, we've got a spot just for you. 🌌
👥 **Project Managers** 👥
Do you like keeping things organized and making stuff happen? Join us as a Project Manager and help plan and run our cool physics projects. Your knack for logistics and teamwork will be a huge asset as we navigate through our events! 🌠
🎨 **Designers** 🎨
Calling all creative minds! If you're good at design and want to make our ideas look awesome, we want you on the team. As a Designer, you'll make eye-catching posters, graphics, and visuals that'll make everyone say, "That looks cool!" 🎆
✨ **Content Creators** ✨
Got a way with words or love making fun physics content? Join us as a Content Creator! You'll write interesting articles, make fun videos, and share your passion for physics. Let your creative side shine! 📚
📱 **Social Media Managers** 📱
Are you a social media pro who always knows what's trending? Become a Social Media Manager and help us tell the world about our awesome physics adventures. From making funny posts to chatting with our online crew, you'll be key to getting our name out there! 🚀
Fill out our application form and hop on this "cosmic" journey with us! 🌠✨
https://forms.gle/h3paPBesfD6jFCkV8
Don't miss the chance to make friends, learn cool stuff, and improve together with the Physics Club. 😄
📌 Deadline: 10 October, 23:59

Are you interested in physics and watching movie? Then there is no doubt this movie event suits you!🚀

📢Dear audience,

Registration for movie event held by BHOS Physics Club and Cinema Club is now open!💥

During the event, participants will watch movie "The Theory of Everything". This biographical drama film follows the life of the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, as he navigates his groundbreaking research, personal relationships, and physical challenges.⭐

This event is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of physics, and the inspiring story of one of its most brilliant minds.💎

📌Details:
📅Date & Time: 12 May, 4 PM
📍Venue: Baku Higher Oil School, Khatai Corpus
🧩Eligibility: All BHOS students
🔗Registration link: https://forms.gle/kG7wXxyS1VakoFBcA
⏳Registration deadline: 11 May, 11.59 PM

Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.✨

Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with science, cinema, and the stories that inspire us!🤩

Dear audience,🌟

📅On April 4, BHOS Physics Club organized a field trip to "Institute of Petrochemical Processes named after Academician Yusif Mammadaliyev". Throughout the field trip, participants obtained an opportunity to be acquainted with academic Yusif Mammadaliyev's life and some of his inventions that he contributed during war. Furthermore, they had a chance to see his own belongings - office desk, papers, pen and so on in person.

💜We would like to express our deep gratitude to "Y.H.Mammadaliyev's Institute of Petrochemical Processes" staff for creating such a chance and specially, to Ilhame khanum for sharing her knowledge with students.

📸Here are some recaps from the field trip!

🔥We are back with an amazing trip!

📢Dear all,

✨BHOS Physics Club is thrilled to announce that registration for a field trip to the Institute Of Inorganic And Physical Chemistry has been opened. The institute mainly operates for purposes such as studying Azerbaijani oil, developing scientific bases for their efficient processing in order to obtain new fuels and oils, and creating new technologies and catalysts for oil refining and petrochemical processes.

🤩If you are excited to become cognizant of the mentioned aspects and boost your information about Yusif Mammadaliyev, do not miss this opportunity!

Details:
📅Date & Time: 14 April, 3.30 PM
⚡Eligibility: All BHOS students

🔗Registration link: https://forms.gle/RcbC8zc5vaBZVn8RA
❗ Registration deadline: 12 April, 5 PM

Register now and join us on this Field Trip.🚀

BHOS Physics Club congratulates all ladies on International Women's Day.❤

We wish all women good health, happiness, and success.😍

Happy 8 March, dear ladies!🌸

🔈Dear audience,

Do you know why touch screen phones do not respond with some other objects other than our fingers📱?

💡Touch phones do not detect certain materials due to the electrical charge. This occurs due to the fact that when our fingers make contact with screen, or even just gets near it, it creates a tiny electrical disturbance on the surface of the screen that sends signals to the phone⚡.

Consequently, a typical smartphone would not detect touches from fingernails, rubber, or certain fabrics since they lack the ions needed for the interaction. That is why we can not operate most touchscreen phones while wearing gloves 🧤.

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🔈Dear audience, did you know that time goes faster at the top of a building compared to the bottom?

🕰️This effect is known as "gravitational time dilation". It is predicted by Einstein's theory of General Relativity and has by verified multiple times by experiments. Gravitational time dilation occurs because objects with a lot of mass create a strong gravitational field. The gravitational field is really a curving of space and time. The stronger the gravity, the more spacetime curves, and the slower time itself proceeds. We should note here, however, that an observer in the strong gravity experiences his time as running normally. It is only relative to a reference frame with weaker gravity that his time runs slowly. A person in strong gravity, therefore, sees his clock run normally and sees the clock in weak gravity run fast, while the person in weak gravity sees his clock run normally and the other clock run slow. There is nothing wrong with the clocks. Time itself is slowing down and speeding up because of the relativistic way in which mass warps space and time.

⏳Gravitational time dilation occurs whenever there is a difference in the strength of gravity, no matter how small that difference is. The earth has lots of mass, and therefore lots of gravity, so it bends space and time enough to be measured. As a person gets farther away from the surface of the earth – even just a few meters – the gravitational force on that person gets weaker. We don't notice it much as humans, but even going from the first floor of a building to the second floor of a building moves you away from the earth and therefore slightly weakens the gravitational force that you feel. The difference in gravity between that felt at three meters above the surface of the earth and that felt at four meters is too small to notice with our human senses, but the difference is large enough for sensitive machines to pick up.

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🤔Why don't I fall out when a roller coaster goes upside down?🎢

💁🏻‍♀️The answer is centrifugal force. When you are on a roller coaster and you come to a section that takes you in a loop, your body ( and the coaster) want to keep going in the same direction. However, the track won’t let you continue in the same direction, so your momentum creates centrifugal force which presses you in your seat with sufficient force to keep your butt firmly fixed to your seat as you make the loop.

💡Think about a small weight on a cord. You can swing it in a circle as long as you hold on to the cord and it will take a circular path as you twirl it. Just let go of the string and it will fly away from you. The roller coaster track in a loop does a similar job as the string, only on a larger scale and it restricts the weight’s path from the outside, not from the center.

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🤔Did you know that Boyle’s law, being one of the fundamental ideal gas laws, is not actually “Boyle’s”? Here is the true story from Hank Green’s speech:

💁🏻‍♂“Robert Boyle was a super-rich Englishman, raised in Ireland. Boyle had lots of great ideas about science and chemistry. His most important one, and this is arguably even more important than Boyle's Law, being that chemists should publish papers not on what they feel is correct, but rather on theories that have been backed up by experimentation. Richard Townley, being a wealthy, but considerably less wealthy Englishman, struck up a relationship with Boyle. Telling him about some of his work that would disprove one of those "But it feels right" kind of chemists. Boyle published the paper mentioning that work, which he called Townley’s Hypothesis. But which ended up, because of Boyle's superior scientific standing and possibly his wealth, being called Boyle's Law.”

🧪📜“But here is the really messed up thing: the experiments that led to the creation of this theory were actually done largely by Townley’s family friend and physician, Henry Power, who is not a member of the aristocracy at all. He was just a working-class scientist. Power was working on a publication that would have snared him the position as the discoverer of the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas. But Boyle, having discussed the ideas with Townley privately, published his first, attributing Townley as the sole researcher, ensuring that Power's contributions were all but lost to history.”

📌Henry Power's Wikipedia page did not even mention Boyle's Law until years ago, to be exact, 2014, when Hank Green personally added a paragraph about it, with proper citations of course. But no matter who thought it up or who it got named after, Boyle's Law is pretty cool.

🌐For further reading:
🔗https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Power
🔗https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Towneley
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxUS1K7xu30&ab_channel=CrashCourse

📝 Prepared by Aykhan Aliyev