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I Broke The Law (Of Motion)

I Broke The Law (Of Motion)
When your crush defies the fundamental laws of physics! This meme brilliantly combines heartbreak with Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The lovesick physicist applies great force (of love) but receives zero reaction force in return - a clear violation that would make Newton's apple fall sideways. Even Thanos, the ultimate force in the universe, recognizes this romantic paradox as truly "Impossible." The laws of physics might be universal, but apparently, they take a coffee break when it comes to unrequited love!

Physics Gangster Sign

Physics Gangster Sign
The ultimate physics flex! This hand gesture isn't just throwing gang signs—it's demonstrating Fleming's Right Hand Rule for electromagnetic force. When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, the velocity (V), magnetic field (B), and resulting force (F) are all perpendicular to each other, forming this exact hand configuration. Physics students spend years mastering this finger trick, only to have non-physics majors ask "why are you making weird hand gestures during the exam?" Next-level nerd street cred right here.

Accidentally Broke The Law Of Motion

Accidentally Broke The Law Of Motion
Newton's Third Law just got ghosted! When someone loves "with great force" but doesn't receive an "equal and opposite" reaction, Sir Isaac's laws of motion are crying in classical mechanics. It's like trying to push against a quantum vacuum - your emotional momentum gets completely ignored! Even the universe's fundamental principles can't save you from unrequited love. Newton would definitely disapprove of this flagrant violation of physical law... almost as much as he'd disapprove of your dating strategy.

The Great Airplane On A Treadmill Debate

The Great Airplane On A Treadmill Debate
The infamous treadmill plane problem - breaking friendships and ruining family dinners since 2005! Here's the deal: planes don't take off because their wheels spin faster. They take off because their engines push air backward, creating forward thrust. The wheels just roll along for the ride. It's like trying to stop Superman by making him run on a treadmill. Good luck with that! The conveyor belt would just make the wheels spin twice as fast while the plane's position relative to the air remains unchanged. So yes, the plane absolutely would take off. The bottom image showing an airplane taking off from a moving truck is actually demonstrating this exact principle. The poor Star Wars kid's reaction is what happens when you try explaining this at parties.

It's Not Tears Of Joy, Let Me Be Very Clear

It's Not Tears Of Joy, Let Me Be Very Clear
Physics textbooks: bringing students to tears since forever! The legendary Roger Freedman (co-author of the infamous physics tome) swoops in with peak professor energy to remind us that using his 1000+ page textbook to squish tofu isn't just kitchen improv—it's applied physics! Normal force from Chapter 4 AND bulk stress from Chapter 11?! The man literally turned someone's dinner prep into a homework assignment. Physics professors never stop teaching, even when you're just trying to make dinner. That textbook costs $200+ and weighs more than your future hopes and dreams, but hey, at least it's multipurpose!

Lurking In The Shadows

Lurking In The Shadows
Newton's second law (F=ma) looking all innocent and basic in freshman physics, while the Ehrenfest Theorem lurks behind it like a mathematical horror movie villain. That moment when you realize your "simple" physics equation was just the gateway drug to quantum mechanics. The Ehrenfest Theorem connects classical and quantum mechanics by showing how quantum expectation values follow classical-like equations of motion. Trust me, what starts as "force equals mass times acceleration" ends with you questioning reality at 3 AM with coffee-stained lecture notes.

May The Force (Equation) Be With You

May The Force (Equation) Be With You
The Force is strong with this equation! This nerdy gem transforms the iconic Star Wars phrase "May the Force be with you" into "May the derivative of momentum be with you." Spoiler alert: that's literally the definition of Force in physics (F = d(mv)/dt)! So you're basically saying the exact same thing, just in physics-speak that would make Newton giggle uncontrollably in his grave. Next time someone drops this on May 4th, you can smugly point out they're actually wishing you good differential equations. *pushes up glasses dramatically*

Mechanics Of Materials: Newton's Revenge

Mechanics Of Materials: Newton's Revenge
Newton's Third Law has entered the chat! When Newton slaps the car roof (action), the car slaps him right back with equal force (reaction)! It's basically physics doing what physics does best—making sure no one gets away with anything without consequences. Even the universe's greatest minds can't escape their own laws! That car dealership never saw a more scientifically accurate sales pitch coming!

Your Type Of Moments Vs My Type Of Moments

Your Type Of Moments Vs My Type Of Moments
Engineering students know the pain! While normal people experience "moments" of joy and laughter with ice cream, engineers experience actual moments - those pesky force calculations that haunt our textbooks and nightmares. Nothing says romance like calculating 1604 lb·ft of torque while everyone else is enjoying dessert. Next time someone asks about your special moments, just hand them a free-body diagram and watch their soul leave their body.

Goat Being The G.O.A.T. Of Physics

Goat Being The G.O.A.T. Of Physics
The frog is defying gravity by climbing a wall, but the goat explains the physics with the equation μN ≥ mg, which is the fundamental friction inequality. For something to stick to a wall, the friction force (μN) must be greater than or equal to the gravitational force (mg). The goat isn't impressed because... well, goats can climb nearly vertical surfaces naturally due to their specialized hooves! Their friction coefficient is basically a cheat code in the physics engine of life. The frog's shocked expression in the final panel is priceless - outsmarted by a goat who doesn't need fancy sticky pads to defy gravity.

When A Titan Helps You With Your Physics Exercise

When A Titan Helps You With Your Physics Exercise
The physics homework starts innocently enough—a simple problem with a 20N weight at 5m height. But then the Colossal Titan from Attack on Titan shows up and suddenly you're calculating the force of a 60-meter humanoid destroying a wall while engulfed in flames. Nothing says "escalation of difficulty" quite like going from basic potential energy to apocalyptic thermodynamics in one homework assignment. The professor probably thinks they're being "relatable" with pop culture references, but they've clearly crossed into cruel and unusual punishment territory.

The Physics Gang War

The Physics Gang War
The ultimate physics gang rivalry! On the red side, we've got Einstein's famous mass-energy equivalence equation (E=mc²) representing relativistic physics. On the blue side, Newton's second law (F=ma) showing classical mechanics. This isn't just street beef—it's a fundamental division in physics worldviews! One describes the universe at cosmic speeds and massive energy scales, while the other works perfectly for everyday objects and motion. The scientific community split into rival factions? That's how we roll... at the speed of light or constant acceleration, depending on your allegiance.