Gage Block Physics: Is It Understood?

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The discussion revolves around the understanding of Gage Block physics, specifically exploring the principles behind their adhesion and related phenomena. Participants engage in a mix of theoretical inquiry and practical experimentation, touching on concepts such as Van der Waals forces.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the physics of Gage Blocks is fully understood.
  • Another participant suggests summarizing a video related to the topic, implying that its content may be significant.
  • A practical experiment is proposed involving the adhesion of glass pieces to explore similar physics, including the observation of interference fringes and non-linear friction behavior.
  • There is a suggestion to investigate the hypothesis of Van der Waals forces through experiments.
  • A later reply expresses appreciation for the proposed experiment and indicates a desire to learn more about Van der Waals forces and calculate the holding force involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the understanding of Gage Block physics, and multiple viewpoints and experimental approaches are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the applicability of Van der Waals forces and the nature of adhesion between surfaces, which remain unresolved. The effectiveness of the proposed experiments is not established.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the physics of adhesion, experimental methods in material science, and the study of forces at microscopic levels may find this discussion relevant.

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Does anyone know if the Gage Block physics is now understood?

 
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Why don't you summarize the video?

If it's not worth your time to summarize it, why is it worth my time to watch it?
 
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What a great question. I do hope someone is able to help you out with the answer~
 
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Go to your local glass store and buy half a dozen pieces of 1/8 inch thick window glass cut into 3x4 inch pieces. Use fine sandpaper to dull the sharp edges. Clean very well. Press and twist them together, they should stick. Similar physics? Glass microscope slides also can be stuck together. Looked at carefully you should see interference fringes. Wet one with water and press and stick together, they seem to stick together better. As you slide the glass past each other notice the change in friction as you increase the force pressing them together, it does not seem to be linear.

See Google search for more info,

https://www.google.com/search?q=why...3DyUQ_AUoAHoECAEQAg&biw=1280&bih=579&dpr=1.25

From that search,

Come up with experiments that might test the hypothesis of Van der Waals forces.

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Really excellent, Stevie. Many thanks. An incentive to learn more about Van der Waals and to calculate the holding force.
 

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