Practice

Physics

Real physics papers on everyday puzzles: untying shoelaces, learning with simulations and footballs in flight. Start with Level 1 and work up.

1. Level 1FoundationA short, clear study. Learn to find the question, method and main result.The roles of impact and inertia in the failure of a shoelace knotProceedings of the Royal Society A · 2017 · about 30 min · 5 questions→
2. Level 2IntermediateA standard research paper with tables, figures and statistics.Gender motivational gap and contribution of different teaching approaches to female students’ motivation to learn physicsScientific Reports · 2022 · about 40 min · 15 questions→
3. Level 3AdvancedA complex study. Weigh evidence, controls and limitations critically.Aerodynamics of the newly approved football for the English Premier League 2020–21 seasonScientific Reports · 2021 · about 50 min · 15 questions→