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A translated piece is the translator's work just as much as the original author's. Or so that's what I keep in mind when buying/choosing translated copies of literature. What's your favourite translation (into English) of the Divine Comedy by Dante? I have the 19th century Henry Longfellow...

Lol. When did the conversation switch to weapons of mass destruction? Read what I said in the context of the thread.

As long as technology is abundant and stable, what is there to fear?

Thanks, TSny. I consulted my teacher and she told me exactly what you did. :P

Homework Statement I am conducting an experiment to determine the coefficient of static and kinetic friction between 2 objects I've arbitrarily chosen. I have a block and a plank of wood. I have been raising the plank to an incline to determine at what angle the block will begin sliding. I...