Q&A Game For Fun: Uncharged Metal Sheets in Vacuum

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When two parallel uncharged metal sheets are placed in a vacuum, they experience an attractive force known as the Casimir effect, which is not due to gravity. This phenomenon arises from quantum fluctuations in the vacuum between the sheets. Participants in the discussion engage in a Q&A format, with one person correctly identifying the Casimir force. The conversation also touches on the nature of physics as a methodical problem-solving discipline. The thread encourages further questions and exploration of related concepts.
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Q&a Game For Fun !

Ok... Just came across something weird and interesting in one of my physics books and I thought I'd share it and start one of those Q&A games I've seen on this forum!

"When two parallel uncharged metal sheets are placed in a perfect vacuum, they attract each other with a tiny force that is not Gravitational. What is the source of this effect?"



The person who comes closest to the solution can pose the next question!
 
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Casimir force.
Why is a crow?
 
Wow...

100% correct Meir Achuz :wink:

Though I am not sure how much physics is in your question.
 
Ok... I give up. What is the answer (and the connection to physics)?.

:confused:
 
"caws"
Physics is solving problems methodically.
 
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