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Sikander Manzoor

Sikander Manzoor

sikandermanzoortailee@gmail.com

My interests are mainly in Science, specifically across various topics in Optics, some areas of Physics (such as electricity), certain aspects of Human Biology, and a few parts of Astronomy. Although my knowledge may seem scattered, it is comprehensive. I study advanced topics and try to explain them in simple words.

Lift and Drag: Why?

Lift and Drag: Why?

Aircraft do not defeat the air—they cooperate with it. In this blog, we explore how lift is generated, why drag exists, how angle of attack changes flight, and why understanding air itself is the key to understanding aviation.

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Flight: The Four Forces and Other Terms

Flight: The Four Forces and Other Terms

Ever wondered what keeps an airplane in the sky? Explore the four forces of flight and the basic aerospace terms that form the foundation of aviation. This beginner-friendly guide makes flight easy to understand, even if you’re starting from scratch.

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The Physics Behind Flight

The Physics Behind Flight

Discover how the laws of motion, forces, momentum, and energy form the foundation of aerodynamics and aerospace engineering. This beginner-friendly blog connects core physics concepts to real aircraft and spacecraft behavior, helping you build the scientific understanding needed before exploring flight and aerospace technology.

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Electricity Explained: Beyond the Switch

Electricity Explained: Beyond the Switch

Discover how AC and DC electricity work, why transformers are essential for efficient power transmission, and how turbines generate electricity through electromagnetic induction. A beginner friendly explaination.

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The Working of Solar Panels

The Working of Solar Panels

Curious how solar panels produce electricity from sunlight? Explore the photovoltaic effect, electron flow, and the science behind modern solar technology in this easy-to-understand guide. Learn how silicon cells convert sunlight into usable electrical energy and power the future of clean, renewable energy.

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Energy: Future, Delay, and What Lies Ahead

Energy: Future, Delay, and What Lies Ahead

From deep ocean turbines to burning ice at the ocean floor, we explore future energy sources, what makes a fuel ideal, and rank the promising technologies: nuclear fusion takes the top spot, but why?

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Modern Energy: Sources, Limits, and Possibilities

Modern Energy: Sources, Limits, and Possibilities

Our current energy sources are highly practical, yet each comes with its own limitations. Explore with me these systems, their flaws, and some brilliant ideas that haven’t succeeded yet — but could reshape our future. Read to discover the untold.

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Energy Explained: Types, Generation, and History

Energy Explained: Types, Generation, and History

Energy powers everything in daily life, transforming between forms like electrical, thermal, and kinetic. This article explains its types, origins, and historical evolution, showing how humans harnessed energy from fire to electricity and modern technologies today.

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