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    Dimensions that are not space dimensions nor time dimensions.

    Yes. Theoretically, there can be dimensions that we cannot perceive, but can still affect us. Take this for example: Suppose we existed in a 2 dimensional world, and we had no concept of up or down. In essence, our universe would be a flat disk in which everything existed on its surface...
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    Understanding Waves: Is There Hope?

    The wave-like properties of light and other elementary particles can be observed through the double-slit experiment. Youtube search double-slit experiment. Unfortunately, Physicists even today cannot agree as to whether photons and other quantum particles create the wave, ride a preexisting...
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    Is Using Water to Cool a Room Effective?

    I would consider the heat/humidity exchange about even an even trade in terms of comfort levels, in my climate. I know that a certain amount of heat from the air would be absorbed in the process of vaporizing the water... But I'm still wondering about the other component--the process of...
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    Is Using Water to Cool a Room Effective?

    Hey all, Bear with this stupid question. So I noticed that my apartment is currently 85 degrees, and my tap water is currently 65 degrees. I looked up the volumetric heat capacities of water and air, and found that water has approximately 3200 times the Joules/(Kelvins * cm cubed). So if...
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