What are standing waves? Standing waves are a common topic in physics and engineering, and they can be encountered in a wide variety of situations. One such situation is in sound tubes and strings, where standing waves can cause unwanted resonance and interfere with the desired sound or vibration. Sound tubes are cylindrical objects that…
Author: Matt Heywood
My Top 6 Tips for Managing Your Time as an Engineering Student
As an engineering student, you have a lot on your plate. Between attending lectures, studying for exams, completing assignments, and participating in extracurricular activities, it can be challenging to find time for everything. However, with effective time management, you can balance your academic and personal commitments and achieve your goals. In this blog post, we…
How to Solve Simple Harmonic Motion Problems
1. Figure out what type of system we are working with First things first, we need to know what type of system we are working with. There are usually 3 types: Once we know what system we are working with, we can pull the equations that we need off of our formula sheet. 2. Determine…
How to Solve Static Equilibrium Problems
1. Read the problem and form a strategy The first thing I do is read the problem and look for what information they gave us and what they are asking for. In static equilibrium problems, they usually give a diagram of the system with dimensions and the mass of an object, then ask you to…
The Best Way to Schedule Your Time at School
Are you struggling to get your assignments done on time? Do you feel like you never have enough time to do the things that you want? The best way to take control of your time is to build a rock-solid schedule. Make sure that you have accounted for everything. Stop wasting time. The biggest mistake…
My Top 4 Takeaways From Climate Capitalism by L. Hunter Lovins
Climate Capitalism makes the argument that there are business opportunities in solving climate issues. Lovins argues that the view that sustainable business practices reduce the bottom is outdated and simply not true. She gives examples of how businesses can take advantage of climate capitalism to both improve the climate and save money. I really liked…
My Top 5 Takeaways from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
The Psychology of Money gives insights into how people make financial decisions and talks about the link between money and happiness. Morgan Housel teaches that people make financial decisions more based on emotions than pure logic. The study of finance is not all about numbers and spreadsheets. It’s about connections between people. More business decisions…
My Top 5 Takeaways from Renewable by Jeremy Shere
Why is it so damn hard to make renewable energy? It seems like I am always hearing new stories about the potential of renewable energy. Wind, solar, hydro, biofuels… surely one of these technologies should be able to compete with oil and gas right? Then why does renewable energy make up such a small percentage…
My Top 5 Takeaways from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Use your mind to make money. That’s what it’s all about. How do you need to think to become rich? The first step to accomplishing anything is having a clear picture in your mind of what you are trying to do. You need to really think about how much money you want, and how you…
My Top 5 Takeaways from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Negotiating is uncomfortable. It makes you feel like you’re under attack. If you’re not prepared, you can end up feeling awkward, or worse, like you got taken advantage of. In Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss teaches you how to be a successful negotiator. His real-life stories from his work as a hostage negotiator are…