Funny Physics Jokes to Make You Chuckle

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This discussion centers around the humorous aspects of physics, particularly referencing the "Calandra legend" and its connection to urban legends in science. Participants emphasize the importance of creative thinking in scientific education, advocating for the encouragement of lateral problem-solving skills among students. The conversation highlights the value of not just knowing established facts but also being able to think outside conventional boundaries. The original version of the story is linked for further exploration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of urban legends in scientific contexts
  • Familiarity with Occam's razor as a problem-solving principle
  • Basic knowledge of physics education methodologies
  • Awareness of notable figures in physics, such as Niels Bohr
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  • Research the "Calandra legend" and its implications in scientific discourse
  • Explore the application of Occam's razor in various scientific problems
  • Investigate creative teaching methods in physics education
  • Study the contributions of Niels Bohr to modern physics
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This discussion is beneficial for educators, physics students, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor and science, particularly in fostering creative thinking in scientific inquiry.

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Read this,its quite fun...
http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/jokes/physics.html
 
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Well if nothing else( and urban legend as it maybe) This is the sort of thinking you like to see in science and the sort of thinking that teachers should encourage, take a problem and then use Occam's razor to solve it, an excellent student who not only know's how to calculate height from barometer readings but how to think outside of the mould.

I'd of given him the fullest credit, for the most complete answer to a question and thus the most scientifically meritable. The definitive answers are important, but the abilty to think outside of the envelope is better, when a student shows a nack for creative thinking, no matter what level he's at, it should be encouraged, nay lauded.

You can pass a course by learning all the ins and outs of the established, I think that a scientist should or does go beyond that, spending time thinking about the less obvious the more lateral solutions, even if he is still at high school.:smile:
 
Chi Meson said:
Old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old old urban legend.

One thing for certain, it was not Bohr. Look up "Calandra legend."

I think this is the original version of the story:
http://philosophy.lander.edu/intro/introbook2.1/x874.html

now i see why they used Bohr's name!
 

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