Physical Principles
The laws of physics govern all physical phenomena in the universe. Use Wolfram|Alpha to obtain detailed information about important and well-known laws, principles, effects and phenomena in physics, including descriptions, dates, investigators, formulas, limitations and more.
Classical Results
Explore classical laws of physics.
Find out about Newton's laws:
Learn about the motion of planets:
Get information about thermodynamics:
Famous Paradoxes
Elicit counterintuitive consequences of quantum and relativistic theory.
Learn about the interface between microscopic and macroscopic phenomenon:
Find out about a paradox in relativity:
Learn about a paradox in quantum mechanics:
Interesting Modern Results
Learn about important physical results from the last two centuries.