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The discussion revolves around the challenges of solving a problem related to Gre Al 3 exponents, with the original poster expressing uncertainty about potential errors after multiple reviews. There is a light-hearted exchange about the cold environment in the library, with a suggestion to dress warmly. The conversation remains focused on the mathematical issue, emphasizing the difficulty of arriving at a definitive solution through observation alone. The thread highlights the collaborative nature of problem-solving in physics. Overall, the participants engage in both technical discussion and casual banter.
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OK I went thru this 3 time and might still have some error ... otherwise typos maybe
I don't think this could be solved by just observation
 
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looks ok to me
 
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I am freezing to death in this library:(
 
Then put on some clothes!
 
We don't do that here?
Not much anyway
 
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