Recent content by W.A. McCormick

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    Undergrad Question about Grav. Potential Energy and Escape Velocity

    I am not a physicist or even a scientist, but wouldn't it be merely a matter of 1G deceleration till no momentum is left, and then calculate the distance achieved in that time? W.A. McCormick
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    Finding Meaning Behind Truth: Tips for Understanding & Acceptance

    Truth Hi Drunk, By asking this age-old question and calling yourself a drunk, are you designating yourself a sophmore? If I understand your statement, you are caliming that "truth" is entirely subjective; that "truth" is merely a product of one's own frame of reference or perspective, or...
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    Undergrad Solving for Wavelength of a Surface Water Wave

    Thanks Kurious. W.A. McCormick
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    Undergrad Solving for Wavelength of a Surface Water Wave

    Waves So far I have been unable to start any new thread, but this looks like a good place to ask my question. Tidal waves are almost imperceptible when over the deep ocean, but they pile up to fabulous heights when they run up on and inclining ocean floor. The typical description is that the...