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Participate in expert physics discussion. Discussion on the nature and properties of matter and energy. This area is for topics that don't fit the other categories. Mainstream physics only.

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What Are the Key Benefits of Spacecraft Thrusters Beyond Speed Control?

Oct 22, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 23, 2003

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Gravity differential diagram. last try

Oct 19, 2003 · Replies 12 · Oct 22, 2003

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What is the difference between an expert and an authority?

Oct 21, 2003 · Replies 12 · Oct 22, 2003

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Does a Duck's Quack Really Not Echo?

Oct 20, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 21, 2003

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How many times more luminous is the Milky Way compared to our Sun?

Oct 20, 2003 · Replies 11 · Oct 21, 2003

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Can Multi-Dimensional Geometry Explain Cosmic Curvature?

Oct 20, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 21, 2003

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Is this drawing just pure nonsense?

Oct 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 21, 2003

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Is Einstein's Use of God and Questionable Quotes Justifiable?

Sep 15, 2003 · Replies 33 · Oct 21, 2003

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The Five Dimensions of Gravity - almanassier.com

Oct 20, 2003 · Replies 7 · Oct 21, 2003

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Need image of absorption and emission spectra for sodium

Oct 9, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 19, 2003

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Difference between energy and force?

Oct 17, 2003 · Replies 5 · Oct 17, 2003

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Relationship between Time and Motion

Oct 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 16, 2003

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Discovering the Father of the Greenhouse Effect: His Origin, Work, and Findings

Oct 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 16, 2003

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Ac Spark Length: General Guidelines

Oct 14, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 16, 2003

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Ending Strange Arguments: Simple Tips for Maintaining Peace

Oct 13, 2003 · Replies 9 · Oct 15, 2003

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Power of People: Impact of Unsupported Energy on Social Change

Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 15, 2003

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Why Does Matter Want Lowest Potential Energy?

Oct 14, 2003 · Replies 13 · Oct 15, 2003

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How Do Boolean Functions Influence Air Hockey Shot Angles?

Oct 12, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 15, 2003

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Find how well you or someone measures up as a crackpot

Oct 12, 2003 · Replies 5 · Oct 13, 2003

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Is a 1-to-1 Correspondence Possible Between Any Two Real Numbers in [a,b]?

Sep 25, 2003 · Replies 82 · Oct 13, 2003

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What can I expect to learn about Physics and Calculus on this forum?

Oct 9, 2003 · Replies 24 · Oct 13, 2003

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The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle -> Life is uncertain

Oct 7, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 7, 2003

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List the major branch of Physics

Oct 6, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 7, 2003

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Why Do Electrons Not Attract the Nucleus Despite Opposite Charges?

Oct 5, 2003 · Replies 8 · Oct 6, 2003

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Calculating Radius of a Spherical Turkey

Sep 24, 2003 · Replies 8 · Oct 5, 2003

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Crazy time machine guy from the future?

Oct 5, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 5, 2003

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Is global warming natural or manmade?

Sep 11, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 5, 2003

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Why Is Kip Thorne My Favorite Physicist?

Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 23 · Oct 5, 2003

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How Long Can I Pursue a Physics Minor Before Advanced Math Becomes Overwhelming?

Oct 5, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 5, 2003

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What is life according to physics?

Oct 2, 2003 · Replies 6 · Oct 3, 2003

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How can I contact Michio Kaku?

Sep 23, 2003 · Replies 4 · Oct 2, 2003

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Solar Flares: Fire Loops in the Corona

Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 29, 2003

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What Does Information Really Mean?

Sep 3, 2003 · Replies 20 · Sep 29, 2003

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Where Can I Find Good Physics Learning Resources?

Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 6 · Sep 29, 2003

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Understanding Physics: A Struggling Student's Guide

Sep 25, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 29, 2003

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Report: Giant Arctic ice shelf breaks up: CNN

Sep 23, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 28, 2003

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Finding the Debye Length for Xenon Ions

Sep 26, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 28, 2003

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Whats the most important development in physics in the last 10 years?

Sep 20, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 26, 2003

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Future of Warfare: Types & Possibilities

Sep 4, 2003 · Replies 17 · Sep 25, 2003

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Solving the Science vs. Faith Debate: Understanding the Higher Dimensions Theory

Sep 22, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 23, 2003

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Complementary Associations Theory

Sep 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 23, 2003

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Art Bell Returns: Weekend Replacing Barbara Simpson

Sep 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 19, 2003

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Discover the Magic of a Simple Magnetic Overunity Toy - Free Energy Device

Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 5 · Sep 18, 2003

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Why Nabla Symbol Not Listed Under Math Symbols

Sep 18, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 18, 2003

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Can mass be created or destroyed?

Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 56 · Sep 18, 2003

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When is a subject one of science?

Sep 15, 2003 · Replies 17 · Sep 16, 2003

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Listen to Richard Feynman's Lost Lecture on the Solar System

Sep 9, 2003 · Replies 5 · Sep 15, 2003

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What's the definition of energy?

Sep 10, 2003 · Replies 19 · Sep 15, 2003

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If Einstein was still alive, what would you ask him?

Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 24 · Sep 14, 2003

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Why Do People Find Physics Fascinating?

Sep 13, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 14, 2003

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Can Matter Be Converted into Energy or Just Mass?

Aug 27, 2003 · Replies 8 · Sep 13, 2003

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Is "The Core" based on real science or just pure fiction?

Sep 12, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 13, 2003

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Is Plusminus Theory Valid? (Retry)

Sep 12, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 12, 2003

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Has Physics Made World-Changing Advances in the Last Decade?

Sep 10, 2003 · Replies 13 · Sep 12, 2003

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Can sensory apparatuses unlock the secrets of the Deep Future at Starlab?

Sep 6, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 12, 2003

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Will Anti-Gravity Technology Become a Reality Soon?

Sep 9, 2003 · Replies 38 · Sep 11, 2003

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Low Frequency Sound & Ghostly Experiences

Sep 8, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 11, 2003

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Is a Technological Singularity Near, and How Can We Prepare for Its Impact?

Sep 5, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 9, 2003

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Solve Volume Density Problem for College Physics [Answer Included]

Sep 7, 2003 · Replies 5 · Sep 7, 2003

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Where Can I Find Comprehensive Physics Resources for IB Students?

Sep 1, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 7, 2003

Replies: 7

Views: 8K

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Represent the concept of Time best?

Aug 27, 2003 · Replies 14 · Sep 6, 2003

Replies: 14

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Major in Physics: Need Natural Ability or Hard Work?

Sep 4, 2003 · Replies 12 · Sep 5, 2003

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Is the Human Body Really 99.9999% Empty Space According to Casimir's Prediction?

Sep 3, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 5, 2003

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Neptune has a core made up of what

Sep 3, 2003 · Replies 6 · Sep 4, 2003

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What Is Time Scientifically?

Aug 31, 2003 · Replies 6 · Sep 3, 2003

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H: Can Aluminum Stop Magnetic Force? | Debunking a Common Misconception

Aug 31, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 1, 2003

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Answer Simple Question: Is it Harder to Turn the Pivot with a Bulb?

Aug 31, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 31, 2003

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Can Physical Outcomes Ever Be 100% Predictable?

Aug 29, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 29, 2003

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Humans could be living on the Moon within 20 years: BBC

Aug 20, 2003 · Replies 17 · Aug 29, 2003

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Zero Point Energy related books?

Aug 26, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 27, 2003

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Mars Watch: Where is the Red Planet Now?

Aug 18, 2003 · Replies 11 · Aug 27, 2003

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Can Bio-Physical Microwormholes Explain the Universe?

Aug 22, 2003 · Replies 6 · Aug 24, 2003

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Why Is Zero-Point Energy Gaining Credibility Despite Lack of Proof?

Aug 22, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 23, 2003

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Discovering Time: A Fun Exploration | Dr. Physica's Tips

Aug 18, 2003 · Replies 12 · Aug 23, 2003

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School Physicists: Archimedes to Fermi

Aug 5, 2003 · Replies 23 · Aug 20, 2003

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Did Anyone Win AOL Member Awards?

Aug 17, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 19, 2003

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Is Sarfatti's Theory of Backactivity the Key to Understanding Flying Saucers?

Aug 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 19, 2003

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Y used to refer to light 'particles'?

Aug 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 17, 2003

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Yukawa predicted the existence of the pi-meson

Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 16, 2003

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Metallurgy, slip planes, shock theory

Aug 14, 2003 · Replies 1 · Aug 14, 2003

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How Do Scientists Measure the Radius of the Earth?

Aug 13, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 13, 2003

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How many physical states are there (that we can't physically touch)?

Aug 11, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 13, 2003

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The eyes have it: Globeandmail.com

Aug 11, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 12, 2003

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What is Energy?

Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 94 · Aug 11, 2003

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Why we call standing waves as waves

Aug 9, 2003 · Replies 1 · Aug 9, 2003

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Can Someone Explain Zeno's Paradox for Me?

Aug 7, 2003 · Replies 6 · Aug 8, 2003

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Top Physics Authorities and their Must-Read Books: Hawking, Greene, and More!

Aug 6, 2003 · Replies 10 · Aug 8, 2003

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Gulf experiment seeks to explain the Bermuda Triangle

Aug 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 8, 2003

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How Do New Consumer Laws Impact Product Labeling in Modern Physics?

Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 7, 2003

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What Are the Fundamental Principles of Physics?

Aug 6, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 6, 2003

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Understanding InstantOn: A Comprehensive Guide

Aug 1, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 3, 2003

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A new point of view on Math language

Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 4 · Aug 1, 2003

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Can Deterministic Computers Truly Generate Chaos?

Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 15 · Aug 1, 2003

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Why not use the moon for energy?

Jul 28, 2003 · Replies 16 · Jul 31, 2003

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Action Does NOT Equal Reaction ?

Jul 18, 2003 · Replies 22 · Jul 31, 2003

Replies: 22

Views: 9K

Looking for a Helium Neon Laser? Welcome to the forum!

Jul 26, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jul 30, 2003

Replies: 4

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Physics Equation Map: Solve Problems Easily

Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jul 27, 2003

Replies: 1

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What makes the world go 'round

Jul 23, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jul 24, 2003

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Views: 132K

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What physicists think about physics: What is real?

Jul 23, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jul 23, 2003

Replies: 5

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What Laws Explain the Infinitude of the Universe?

Jul 10, 2003 · Replies 111 · Jul 23, 2003

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