Engineers view of the world - Free Body Diagram

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The discussion centers around a free body diagram created by a participant, which reflects their personal connection to a location that inspired their interest in physics. The conversation explores artistic interpretations of physics concepts and the emotional resonance of such representations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses their emotional attachment to a park that inspired their love for physics and shares a draft of their free body diagram titled "engineer's view of the world."
  • Another participant recalls a professor's remark about appreciating the beauty of nature without the constraints of force vectors, suggesting a tension between artistic expression and technical representation.
  • A third participant appreciates the drawing and expresses eagerness for further updates, noting their tendency to see the world through vectors and formulas rather than artistic beauty.
  • Some participants draw parallels between the original drawing and other images, suggesting similarities in style or theme, while also acknowledging an architectural quality in the work.

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Participants generally agree on the artistic value of the drawing and its connection to personal experiences, but there are differing views on the balance between artistic representation and technical accuracy in physics.

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The discussion includes subjective interpretations of art and physics, with participants expressing personal preferences and experiences that may not align with each other.

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Individuals interested in the intersection of art and physics, as well as those exploring personal connections to scientific concepts, may find this discussion engaging.

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Okay, I'm still working on it... but this is a free body diagram of the front of my college's view from a nearby park, which I have special feelings too. It's the place that introduced me to the beauty and majesty of physics, and first place that showed me that I am able to be an excelling student. This place is my first love... :) so I give my love back... still in draft form mind you! I still have one more page to add and more things to draw overall.

(I also drew myself somewhere ;) )

I call it "engineer's view of the world"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ePxNtPqiN...xWE1wkU/s1600/engineers-view-of-the-world.JPG

I hope you like it!((

PS. I would like to add that what first ignited the idea was a comment by ILS! So thanks ILS ;)

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=3251076&postcount=15 ))
 
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i had a professor once that said "sometimes you need to see the palm trees without force vectors". ultimately, he turned out to be someone i had plenty of reason to dislike, but he had a point there.

it reminds me of statics and dynamics classes, but there i had no artistic ability and would be drawing everything with a straightedge instead of freehand. so it makes me want to place you in an architect category.
 
I like it! :smile:

Can't wait to see more upcoming drafts.
Will you keep updating this thread?

Btw, I found this picture lying around that kind of reminds me of what you've drawn:
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9017/ortsingalovskitheshot.jpg

I like the beauty of it, although I have to admit I usually only see vectors and formulas myself, whenever I look at something.
But I've been given to understand other people see real beauty in the world! :smile:Edit: Found you!
 
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I like Serena said:
Btw, I found this picture lying around that kind of reminds me of what you've drawn:
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9017/ortsingalovskitheshot.jpg

I suppose it might be kind of a little bit similar...
 
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Chi Meson said:
I suppose it might be kind of a little bit similar...
For a minute, I thought we were in the https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=270543" , thread.

I agree with Proton, I see an architectural flair in your drawings. It did look like אורט סינגאלובסקי on your sketch (with a little artistic license on the first word). :smile:
 
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