Diffraction diffusion effusion differences

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the differences between the processes of diffraction, diffusion, and effusion. Participants seek clarification on these concepts, indicating a need for a conceptual understanding rather than detailed calculations.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a simple explanation of the differences between diffraction, diffusion, and effusion for memory refreshment.
  • Another participant suggests using Wikipedia as a resource for definitions and explanations of the terms.
  • A third participant expresses embarrassment for needing assistance and acknowledges finding the information on Wikipedia.
  • Some participants comment on the perceived laziness of others in not providing direct help, while also referencing the usefulness of Google for definitions.
  • There is a suggestion that the terms should be explored in relation to their synonyms, antonyms, and etymology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on providing direct explanations, with some opting to direct others to external resources instead. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific differences among the three processes.

Contextual Notes

Participants express a desire for light explanations rather than detailed calculations, indicating a potential limitation in the depth of understanding being sought.

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Can somebody give me for mind refreshment the differences between those process :

diffraction
diffusion
effusion

?
 
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Thanks, I sould have done it before...it's a posteriori a bit ashaming to have used your time for this...
 
Dang you people are so lazy :P Help him out lol. You are diffracting the work of being helpful individuals
 
No, I found all the doc on wiki...it's just i remarked i was so dumb..i really just needed the light explanation, not the calculi, it was for memory fefreshment.
 
they should make the ulity synonymous, homonymous, antonymous, doublet, ethymology working...
 
jtbell said:
So is Google :!)
http://www.google.com/search?q=definition+of+diffraction
(the results of a search for "definition of diffraction"; do something similar for the other words)
Google also has a separate search feature. Forgot the name for it, but you can just type "define:" then your word, no spaces and it will show you up some. If you use this way, you tend to get more academically oriented definitions. i.e. Harvard, Stanford, museum websites, edu sites.
 

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