Haikus. A bonus question from my Physics exam.

1. # 25
Welcome to Physics
Where objects move due to force
Push, pull, kick, punch, hit
- Brandon Apat
I like this because it makes sense. Forces do tend to cause objects to move. But I
was looking for the emphasis that Forces causes changes in motion. And I think he
cheated a bit by adding five monosyllabic words at the bottom. Lol.

2. # 24
To solve force problems,
You will use SOH-CAH-TOA
So memorize it.
- Nicole Iris G. Jaylo
I like that the author showed the relationship between Physics and Trigonometry. I
also like how demanding she is at the end.

3. # 23
Newton’s Motion Laws
Influence the universe
First, second and third
- Pablo Bruno Manuel I. Celdran, IV
I like the use of the word influence. That is a word that fits what a force tries
to do; it tries to influence motion to change. The last line seems to serve well
as a completer of the haiku format.

4. # 22
What is in Physics?
Everything in this wide world,
Is tied with Physics.
- Arl Aira M. Manzano
I like how the word Physics is repeated in the first and last line. Normally, we
say whole wide world, but that would hamper with the 5-7-5 format. The world is
indeed wide.

5. # 21
Tension on a string
And gravity in objects
Are forces in life.
- Lance Cedrick R. Infante
It’s nice to see tension being used in this haiku. I want to ask the author, what’s
so special about Tension and gravity? What about the other forces?

6. # 20
For every action
There’s always a reaction.
Newton’s famous law.
- Alisha Palala
Newton’s third law is indeed very famous. This is one of the few haikus showcasing
Physics statements that would actually appear in Physics text books. It’s amusing
for me because it’s like there’s a hidden haiku in some physics laws.

7. # 19
Physics in our life
Always there, never forget
Everything connects.
- Julianne Beatrice P. Serate
I like the use of the word connect. All things, living and non-living are
connected to each other, because we all obey the laws of Physics.

8. # 18
Forces everywhere
They have influenced our lives
They are all around.
- Trisha Marie G. Pamanay
There’s my favorite word again: influence. I love how the author emphasizes and
re-emphasizes the fact that forces are everywhere. They are everywhere! They are
with you when you sleep, and with you when you’re awake.

9. # 17
Forces and motion
Just like mass and inertia
They are related
- Rhona Mae Q. Fuentes
I am impressed with the author’s understanding. The terms she paired up are indeed
related to each other. Force causes motion. Mass is a measure of inertia.

10. # 16
Physics in our life
So hard, they say, and I say
“Blame it on Newton”
- Kathleen J. Pamesa
I find this funny. I imagine going to Newton’s grave and blaming him right now.

11. # 15
In Physics we learn,
Normal force as crunchy force
For atoms are crunched
- Keziah Aleckxes A. Abarca
I personally like this because it is unique. No one else used the word crunchy in
their haikus, and I’m happy that the author recalled this analogy from our class.

12. # 14
Do not exert force
And things would not be changing
Newton’s first law, dear.
- Francesca Roshelle Mamhot
Honestly, she just had me at ‘dear.’ hehe

13. # 13
Force is push or pull
Acting on a body with
Mass or inertia
- Kyrth Brint C. Estrada
It’s just good understanding of physics and physics terms.

14. # 12
Force is push and pull
Just like life with ups and downs
We must learn from them
- Andrea May C. Tabuada
Cute analogy. Life can push you forward or pull you back. Either way, we must
learn from them. We must learn the rules of life and the rules of the universe.

15. # 11
Newton’s second law
Net force over mass equals
Acceleration
- Hannah Amerol
This is just clever. Another hidden haiku in the form of the actual law and the
actual equation that represents the law. And now it is clear to me, that
acceleration has five syllables. Lol.

16. and now
for the
TOP 10

17. # 10
Don’t give up so fast
Start with a system schema
When you solve problems
- Yasmin Katrina G. Suan
I just really like this haiku, because it shows that the author
values the importance of a ‘system schema,’ a new technique that I
used to teach physics this year. It also has a good message which
I believe reflects what the author was feeling when she took the
exam.

18. #9
Newton has three laws
They’re simple and sensible
They’re used everywhere.
- Abbygale Jan R. Cuenca
I just like the author’s confidence. But yes, dear students.
These laws are simple, and they make sense.

19. #8
In our surrounding
Everything that is at
rest
- Rey Mark Tabanao
Net force is zero
I visualized an author that is contemplating over his
surroundings, looking at objects that are at rest, and
applying what he has learned in Physics.

20. #7
Have you ever known
That forces can cause
motion
And deformation?
- Kirstin Kaye O. Labanon
Thank you, author, for pointing out that forces not only cause
motion, but they also cause objects to be deformed.

21. #6
How I love Physics
Accelerates my heartbeat
I love being tense
-Michael Bobette F. Arellano
This is great in many levels. First, the author loves Physics.
Lol. Second, the words ‘accelerate’ and ‘tense (tension),’ words
that have very specific meanings in Physics, are being used to
represent the Third, thrill that one feels when he is doing
Physics problems, especially when he discovers the way to the
right solution. An adventure.

22. #5
First law: inertia
Second: acceleration
Third: interaction
- Chara Yovel Sanchez
I laughed when I first read this. It’s another hidden haiku.
Apparently, when you line up the names of the three laws in this
manner, it forms a haiku. Clever.

23. #4
Isaac Newton
Invented Laws of Motion
Explains life’s riddles
- Joie-Mari Patrizia L. Tan
I like the use of the word riddles. Life’s riddles just sounds
great to me for some reason. Newton indeed helped us better
understand several phenomena that have left our ancestors
confused.

24. #3
In this world called Earth,
Newton revealed the secrets
Of how this world moves
- Elah Marie M. Salamida
I like how Newton is portrayed by the author as a secret
buster! He is. He was able to put the puzzle pieces together
as it was laid down by the world, and he managed to see the
patterns.

25. #2
Newton’s laws confuse
Yet they are what prevents us
From many dangers
- Jhudiel Brigid L. Plando
This haiku just made me think about the advantages of having
inertia, acceleration, action and reaction, and universal
gravitation. Laws may sometimes be deterring, but they
actually help us stay put and do lots of things. In a sense,
laws set us free.

26. Number 1
Everything changes
Physics makes the world go round
Be at rest for now
- Sarah Mikhaela Esperanza B. Cada
I enjoy a good poem when I am left wondering what the author is
trying to convey. First line talks about the inevitable. Second
line talks about how Physics keeps everything changing. I see
dynamic equilibrium and non-equilibrium in the first two lines.
Then I see static equilibrium in the last line. I like the
movement within the haiku. And I like the rhyme.