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Explore Physics with Simple Experiments: Discover Classical Laws
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What happens in graduate school?
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The Credibility of Power vs Force: Worth Reading?
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What is the geometry of a unified field theory?
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How Does a p-Brane Acquire Mass in M-Theory?
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Real line is used to mean real axis
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What Are the Benefits of Embracing Peace Over War?
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Which Michio Book to Start Out With?
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Dimensions Defined without Coordinates?
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Question ? Field Density vs. Wave form ?
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Can Compression Turn an Insulator into a Metal?
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Statistical Physics: Discovering Condensed Matter & Solid State
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Time travel into future possible
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Is Everyone Wrong About Reality and Perception?
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MBE vs Nanotechnology: Understanding the Difference
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The most detailed and thorough ether-type crank theory I've seen
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Quantized Structure of a Graviton
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Roll of the Dice: Number Probability
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Experiment to determine if OWLS is same
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What are some good colleges for a future in math and physics?
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Time as a Spatial Dimension: Is It Possible?
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Does Time Travel Affect The Worlds Population?
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What happens when you turn on the light in a simple thought experiment?
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Which UK university is 'best' for physics?
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Lenz's Law: Understanding A-level Physics Problem
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Is theory development possible in the absence of thought?
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All Fossil Fuels were to run out
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Calculate the gravitational field of a object
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What Happens at Absolute Zero and Can We Go Beyond It?
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Understanding the Concept of Absolute in Physics: Is Perfection a Requirement?
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How do hidden assumptions affect our understanding of mathematics?
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An explosion breaks an object into two pieces
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4th DIMENSION EQUATIONS CALCULUS HELP
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Well, I am COMPLETELY against M-Theory and such
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Is Being Late Really That Big of a Deal?
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What are some alternative physics sites for electromagnetic people?
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Are there any accidental things in Physics?
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0 & 1 Dimension; question comment
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String Theory, Universal Mind, and the Paranormal *
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The reversed Cicular Pi !Reversed Circular Pi: A New Math for Geometric Shapes
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Who is in Charge for Objections to Newtonian Mechanics?
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Why you should like my perspective
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Is Earth's gravitational pull equal to an object's falling force?
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Can Slowing Down Light Unlock the Secrets of Time Travel?
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Will Dr. Kaku be featured on the new merged TechTV and G4 channel?
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Is there a limit to how small we can go?
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What Would Happen If Everyone on Earth Jumped at Once?
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Why Don't Light Beams Add to Double the Speed?
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Understand Stefan-Boltzmann Law: Where Does the T^4 Come From?
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Can You Suggest Experiments for My Physics Exam Topics?
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Looking for OCR JAN 2004 PHYSICS papers and markschemes. Can anyone help?
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Visualizing the Submicrocosm: A New Perspective on Atoms
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Is Dr. Kaku Appearing on Art's Show October 19?
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Does Gravity Pull You Toward Earth's Center If You're Near It?
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What is the Unit of the Metric Tensor?
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What is the Importance of Rationality in Scientific Progress?
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Can the Hubble Expansion Explain the Mechanism of Gravity?
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Lamb Balance: Proving the Value of Recoil-Lamb Corrections to Energy Levels
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What Are Some Engaging Topics for a 10-Minute Scientific Lecture?
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Simplistic Definitions of Locality and Nonlocality in Quantum Physics
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Is it possible to get better technology ?
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How is a radio signal turned into an image?
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Einstein's Twin Paradox: Age Difference on a Rocket at the Speed of Light
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It requires something with a little more kick.plutonium
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What Do Top UK Universities Seek in a Physics Student?
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End of the World: Causes & Probability
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American soldiers used uranium bullets
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Mowgli: A Lone Hunter in the Jungle
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How Do You Calculate Forces in a Static Equilibrium Problem with Pulleys?
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Can't Pick Yourself Up on a Chair?
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Two Buses Traveling at 100km/h - What's the Connection?
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Understanding Elliptical Formulas: Focal Point Discrepancy Explained
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Can Experiments Determine the Truth in Science?
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Unifying Gravitational Force Equation
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Is the Einstein-Schrodinger Theory Still Valid?
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Can you please give me some info about Na-24
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Why the SI-unit for mass is chosen to kg and not g?
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General Question about this part of the forum
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Is Time Real? - Explore the Debate
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Find the amount of stored energy in a mouse trap
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New Theory of Time: Velocity Affects Time & Experiments to Prove it
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Time travelling - Einstein's revolution
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How much energy is needed to stop a crashing plane using a rocket?
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Where and when do length and time dilation occur in special relativity?
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Anyone writing the physics sat II?
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Is it possible to time travel according to Einstein's theory?
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How Does Adding Multiple Neutrons Affect Uranium's Radioactivity?
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Is there any qns that worth a nobel?
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Does anyone here understand Theory Development?
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Help Distance between Mu lep & Nihal?
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Crooke's Radiometer: How Does It Work Without Motors or Electronics?
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Is Genetic Perfection the Key to a Utopian Future?
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Smallest Molecules for Water to be Fluid: Why?
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Has Voyager Sent Us a Message We Can't Decode?
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The Embarrassing Simplicity of Light: A New Theory of EM
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Uncovering the Possibilities of Groundhog Day and the Illusion of Free Will
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What Causes the Gradual Increase in Conductivity in Type 2 Superconductors?
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Temperature Hotter at Top of Bulb - Why?
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Michio Kaku to Appear on Coast to Coast AM
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