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'Subducing head': pneumatic engine idea
Hi, I want to share my thought on what I have called a 'subducing head', it's a pneumatic engine. Here's the first drawing==> The concept is to apply more pressure on one side of a shape within an air compression chamber. So the red squares are areas of pressure, which don't occur on the other...- Uncanny3
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- Forum: Mechanical Engineering
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History - Evolution of ideas in the field of thermodynamics (statistics in mechanical and gas dynamics)
Hi, I have a question regarding the evolution of idea in the field of thermodynamics. Boltzmann is genereally credited with the notion of stasticis and it's relation to entropy. However, Boltzmann was inspired by the work of Maxwell (who himself followed the conceptual models of Bernoullli for...- Ker_
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- Evolution Idea Thermodynamics
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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I'm interested in physics but have no idea what path to take (14 years old)
How did you find PF?: Google Search I'm new to this forum and I am currently 14 years old. I've recently taken an interest in physics(Due to popular science/ books and natural curiosity). But I have no idea what path to take so I could study it. I come from a poor and quite unsupportive family...- LenaWenaKena
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- Career Education Idea No idea Path Physics Resources Years
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- Forum: STEM Academic Advising
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An idea to improve kidney function
Hello All : as i read about solid state physics , reading about crystals and structures , is it possible to create PZE electrodes and put them on kidney to create some vibrations patterns to help in filtration of blood reducing the need to kidney dialyses , as kidney problem is filtration...- hagopbul
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- Function Idea
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- Forum: Biology and Medical
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Should I submit an outlandish physics idea that feels right?
I'm curious to get people's opinions about whether this is interesting enough to write up for submission. I arrived at a set of coordinate transformations that are different from the Lorentz transformations, but which produce a coherent mechanical framework. It gives a very beautiful physical...- Ahmed1029
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- Idea Physics Research advice Theoretical physics
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- Forum: General Discussion
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B Where am I wrong in this travelling faster than light Idea I've had?
Dear Anyone. Please be nice and let me down gently, I know more about tapdancing than physics and I can't tapdance! It's just... Kept reading nothing could go faster than light, in a vacuum (space.) So I Googled 'why' and discovered it's because things get heavier and heavier as they get...- ulrichburke
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- Faster than light Idea Light
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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I Curious about an idea of a modified polariser to send signals with QE
So I'm curious about an idea of using a specially modified polariser to send signals with quantum entanglement, curious to know what's more there is to learn about the idea, for better or worse, its possibilities or impossibilities. Ok so like in the Bell tests, measuring the spin of an...- tade
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- Curious Idea Signals
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Can a Vertical Jet Engine Replace Helicopter Blades for Hovering Crafts?
Summary: Have a hovering craft powered by a jet engine. Instead of helicopter blades have a vertical jet engine embedded in the craft. Steer via thrust vectoring. The angular momentum of the jet engine might not provide enough stability but surely there is some way to get that.- Hornbein
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- Helicopter Idea
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Need Help with Heat Exchange Calculations for Cosplay Suit Idea
Hello, I am trying to figure out if the investment into a watercooling system in a Cosplay suit would be worth it. I plan on using a water loop made by taking a "CoolShirt" https://coolshirt.com/product/white-coolwater-shirt/ and running water through it either from an ice bath in a sealed...- pdorton89
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- Calculations Exchange Heat Heat exchange Idea Water cooling
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- Forum: General Engineering
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Book on how to define ideas rigorously
I know the logic of proving/disproving mathematical statements, I learned it by reading books, texts regarding to the matter, lots of exercises ( in the subject of how to do mathematical proofs and in the subject of proving/disproving statements in my math courses [ e.g. Linear Algebra, Real...- CGandC
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- Book Book recommendation Definition Idea Ideas
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- Forum: Science and Math Textbooks
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Courses Is skipping a semester a terrible idea in academia?
I am currently in the sixth and final semester of my undergraduate degree in Physics. Some people here are probably aware that my father has been fighting cancer since June 2021. Unfortunately, I lost him yesterday (not to cancer, but to pneumonia). He was admitted in hospital for more than...- Wrichik Basu
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- Academia Idea Semester
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Is it a good idea to connect concepts through dependency relations?
When I learn a concept, I often find that to understand it, I have to learn some other concepts and I don't know if they also require learning new concepts. During this procedure, I find learning frustrating, as the teacher always presume that I should have learned them. So I think I can build...- GrimPixel
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- Concepts Idea Relations
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- Forum: STEM Academic Advising
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I An idea for calculating the probability that the Universe is flat
References (1) https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/what-is-the-probability-that-the-universe-is-absolutely-flat.971984/ (2) https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/calculating-the-probability-that-the-universe-is-finite.1011826/ Suppose the Friedmann equation is used to analyze two models. (1)...- Buzz Bloom
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- Flat Idea Probability Universe
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- Forum: Cosmology
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B Quantum Entanglement information transmission idea to knock down....
I work in IT and am a layman in the quantum world. I have obviously misunderstood something in my amateur reading of quantum, but if someone could explain my mistake in the above scenario it might be very insightful for me! Forgive me if the terminology is not correct - or if indeed lay folks'...- LozD
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- Entanglement Idea Information Quantum Quantum entanglement Transmission
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Does the Idea of the Metaverse Appeal To You?
Unless you've been living in a cave, you likely know Facebook changed its name to Meta (for metaverse) and there has been ubiquitous discussion of the concept of the metaverse from technological to social/cultural perspectives in recent months. Bill Gates, for example, has said he thinks most...- kyphysics
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B Oberth effect on a slope - experiment idea
I'm just curious if something like the Oberth effect on a slope is doable as an experiment. I have a picture of my idea of what to do just looking for some opinions.- speedythespeed
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- Experiment Idea Slope
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- Forum: Other Physics Topics
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I A New Idea for the Origin of Earth's Water
I will begin with the concept that the Moon was originally a rocky terrestrial planet that orbited at roughly one AU from the Sun and lost the majority of its lighter volatiles including water during the T-Tauri phase of the Sun's transition into a Main-Sequence yellow dwarf star. A similar...- dougettinger
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- Idea Origin Water
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- Forum: Astronomy and Astrophysics
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B Finding One-Way Speed of Light: Use One Clock
First off, I'm probably totally incorrect on all of this, so feel free to correct me. Second, I'm only 15, so please just be gentle and helpful when I'm totally off. Now for my idea: Have a huge vacuum and put lasers on the inside with hundreds of different lasers at different angles equally...- TylerSmith
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- Clock Idea Light Speed Speed of light
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- Forum: Special and General Relativity
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When you have no idea how to work out a problem
Homework Statement:: evaluate ##y=\frac{sin{x}}{\text{n}}## at ##n=3## and ##x=3## Relevant Equations:: ##y=\frac{sin{x}}{\text{n}}## ##y=\frac{sinx}{n}## ##y=\frac{si\cancel{n}x}{\cancel{n}}## ##y=six## ##y=6##- docnet
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- Idea No idea Work
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A Is the self-consistency principle a scientific or philosophical idea?
As I understand it, the Novikov's principle is either philosophical or scientific. I heard that it is a consequence of the stationary-action principle (principle of least action) in quantum mechanics. Does this mean that Novikov's principle is scientific? I also heard the following: in quantum...- Spathi
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- Idea Principle Scientific
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- Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
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B Basic Idea of Differential Equations
Hello. After a lot of researching, I am still not clear how the subject of differential equations is really any different from derivatives and integrals which are learned in the main part of calculus. For example: "Population growth of rabbits: N = the population of rabbits at any time t r=...- NoahsArk
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- Differential Differential equations Idea
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- Forum: Differential Equations
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I have no idea why this is an enantiomer
I literally cannot conceptualize why this is an enantiomer. They are literally the exact same thing.- Nick tringali
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- Idea No idea
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- Forum: Chemistry
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MHB What is the Basic Idea of Limits in Calculus?
Hello everyone. How are you? I want to learn calculus so badly. I plan to do a self-study through calculus l, ll, and lll. Before I think so far ahead, I need a clear, basic definition of the concept of a limit. Textbook language is never easy to grasp unless the student is gifted. I am not...- nycmathguy
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- Forum: Calculus
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Biology Is it a good idea to become ad-hoc prof for the money?
Hello everyone. In my country, I am not sure with the latest regulation regarding compulsion of PhD for the post of associate professor in academia. Ultimately, I actually want to become a police officer, becoming a Police Sergeant will do. I am confident that I will finish my Bachelor's with a...- DrTherapist
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- Idea Money
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- Forum: STEM Career Guidance
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NASA My rough idea on a near light drive
Please add too this idea.- MoistOxi
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- Drive Idea Light
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Is this an idea or a device? (fusion plasma confinement configuration)
The idea itself is to create in a toroidal chamber a spiral-shaped plasma filament with a singularity in the form of a ring of rotating plasma, in which the concentration of ions and the duration of nuclear interaction increase during electrostatic compression. For this, it is proposed to wind a...- bayakiv
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- Configuration Confinement Device Idea Plasma
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Need help with a sci-fi idea - photonic man
Summary:: I want to create a superhero made of photonic molecules. I was wondering if anyone would give me some scientific pointers/advice. My premise is that a brilliant quantum computer scientist finds a way to create programmable photon molecules. Since he can program the molecules to have...- unsaint32
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- Idea Photonic Sci-fi
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- Forum: Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
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The Unwise Idea of Wooden Satellites
I can't even count how many reasons this is a stupid idea. But then, what do I know? https://gizmodo.com/japanese-researchers-are-making-wooden-satellites-becau-1845967973?fbclid=IwAR1Gf70ByB991GnkkDxSetcsgWyW8sJ81-JMHjl3_j65KKEh9kYry2-32Gs- DaveE
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- Idea Satellites
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- Forum: Aerospace Engineering
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MHB [ASK] Seemingly Simple Limit Question but I have no Idea
If f(a) = 2, f'(a) = 1, g(a) = –1, and g'(a) = 2, the value of $$\lim_{x\to a}\frac{g(x)\cdot f(a)-g(a)\cdot f(x)}{x-a}$$ is ... A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7 E. 9 $$\lim_{x\to a}\frac{g(x)\cdot f(a)-g(a)\cdot f(x)}{x-a}=\lim_{x\to a}\frac{2g(x)+f(x)}{x-a}$$. How to determine the f(x) and g(x)? And when...- Monoxdifly
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- Idea Limit No idea
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US School Districts: Changing Grading System - Is It A Good Idea?
The Week magazine Oct 30, 2020 page 8 To be fair, it's not quite as simple-minded as that makes it sound, but it is still, to me, is a terrible idea. Another progressive education idea that is well-meaning but likely to be disastrous in practice. Here's an article with more detail...- phinds
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- Idea Multiple School System
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Could electricity power a rocket? Feedback appreciated!
Hi! I'm a high school physics student. I really, really love physics, especially rocket science, and I had an idea about a rocket design, but I don't know how feasible it is. I was hoping you guys could give me some feedback. So I was learning about electricity, and as far as I know, electric...- joey13
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- Electric Feedback Idea Rocket
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- Forum: Electromagnetism
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How Can Non-Scientists Explore Ideas About Time and Dark Matter?
If I have an idea I'd like to pursue but I don't have a STEM degree, where do I begin? It's an idea about time and dark matter. I've been thinking about writing it out as a popular science article but I'd rather get a little bit of data behind it first so I don't look like such an armchair...- In-Finite
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B Why do we need a separate center of gravity idea when we have CoM?
While deriving the formula for the position vector of the center of mass of a system of ##n## particles, we assume some external force ##\vec{F_i}## on each particle and internal forces ##\vec{f_{ij}}## between any two particles. In the derivation, we come to the conclusion that the position...- Ryder Rude
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- Center Center of gravity Gravity Idea
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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MHB Please give me an idea for Reduction of order
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MHB Proof by induction? No Idea what I should do :(
find the general rule and prove by induction 1 = 1 1 - 4 = -(1 + 2) 1 - 4 + 9 = 1 + 2 + 3 1 - 4 + 9 -16 = -(1 + 2 + 3 + 4) I created this so far, but don't know if I am even going the correct direction- FriendlyCashew
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- Idea Induction No idea Proof
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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MHB IHave no idea how to solve any os these.
It is intended to collect samples from a Normal population with a standard deviation of 9. For a confidence level of 80%, determine the amplitude of the confidence interval for the population average in the case of a sample of size 81. Pick one:a. 1,28 b. 1,92 c. 1,44 d. 2,30 2) A sample of...- dediganss
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COVID Another idea on Covid-19 fatalities, Vitamin K serum levels
Please read this first -- Popular link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jun/05/vitamin-k-could-help-fight-coronavirus-study-suggests It does not list the original paper. It seems to me to be...- jim mcnamara
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- Covid-19 Idea Levels
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Other I had an Idea that wasn't as impressive as I thought it was, Comments?
While doing homework about a week ago, I had an idea to solve a problem that was arguably better than the conventional method. It involved a slightly different look at math objects, resulting in a much simpler calculation. As far as I know, I haven't seen any textbook or paper that uses this...- phoenix95
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Perpetual Motion Idea: Is It Possible?
Hi all,Minimal math/physics background here, so bare with me. Imagine a smooth track or tube that tightly spirals downwards into smaller and smaller circles. Now imagine if a ball rolls down that spiral, gaining speed. At the bottom/end of the spiral the track/tube goes underneath the spiral...- jrm415
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- Idea Motion Perpetual motion
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Mom's Bad Idea: Will Bleach Help Cat Pee Smell?
So my cat peed on the towels(bu the smell not today) It stunk really bad, like ammonia. Then my mom said it will be fine and put them in the washing machine. As she added the bleach I said that would be a bad idea. How wrong is she? -
Electromagnetic Induction -- Insane Idea
Would you be able to transfer a "current" through rings of conductive and paramagnetic material? As in, have a current, which causes a magnetic field to pop up in the ring, which fluxes, and causes the next ring to have a current? I am curious because this is a research project for FLL. (There...- TateTheL
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- Electromagnetic Electromagnetic induction Idea Induction
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Questions for chatbots (entrepreneurial idea)
Hi, I just made a chatbot. This is for one of my entrepreneurial ideas. I just need to know some good questions to make it ask before I deploy it. I already google searched questions for chatbots but I didn't get very good results. Thanks.- LinuxMicrosoftMCSA
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I Is Joon-Hwi Kim's idea of graphical notation for vector calc any good?
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Is Lowering School Starting Age To 3 A Good Idea
Over in Scotland you can start prep school at 3 (even younger at some private schools). There is a bit of discussion out here in Aus, due to profiteering in day care centers and the belief it lays a better foundation, that the government lowers school starting age, like Scotland, to 3...- bhobba
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- Age Idea School
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- Forum: STEM Educators and Teaching
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Nice idea to make it easier to take autistic children to public events
This is an interesting story. I have a couple of friends with kids who need to wear quieting earphones in most public situations, and this seems like a nice way to help families be able to broaden the events that they can attend together. It will be interesting to see if it catches on as a...- berkeman
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- Children Events Idea
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Help with a trailer unloader idea
I have a trailer that is aproximately 12 feet by 5 feet wide. I would like to design a way to be able to unload 1 to 2 tons of gravel. (This is not a dump bed). I would also like to be able to unload 1 ton of hot asphalt. One idea is to make one of those hand crank unloaders that you can buy for...- stryped
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- Idea Trailer
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I Problem with the idea of identical particles in QM
assume i have a gass made from N identical particles in a box and i want to calculate the probability for k out of N particles to be in the left side of the box. the problem is ,that if we treat the N particles as identical , each state in which exacly k of the N particles are in the left side...- QuasarBoy543298
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- Idea Identical particles Particles Qm Quantom physics Statisical mechanics
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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I Idea about single-point differentiability and continuity
Many have probably seen an example of a function that is continuous at only one point, for example ##f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}\hspace{5pt}:\hspace{5pt}f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cc}x, & \hspace{6pt}when\hspace{3pt}x\in\mathbb{Q} \\ -x, &... -
SciFi Idea: What do you think about very long lifespans?
Assume you have effectively cracked immortality (or very long lifespans), have already solved all of the feasible interesting problems, and are now living million+ year lives. With nothing to challenge you, boredom and sense of purpose, should be the last unsolved problems right? So how do...- Jarvis323
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- Idea Scifi
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- Forum: Science Fiction and Fantasy Media
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Engineering Approaching a company or career engineer with an idea
This will probably sound like paranoia and silly but , what would be the best way to test an idea (simulate it virtually and model on a software or otherwise) in the case where I can't do it myself because I don't have the software and the capabilities to do so. I am thinking either getting in...- artis
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- Career company Engineer Idea
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- Forum: STEM Career Guidance