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PhysicsGente
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I was doing my homework just now, writing a lot of [itex]\kappa[/itex]'s and all of a sudden I can't draw them anymore 
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges participants face when drawing Greek letters, particularly in the context of homework and mathematical notation. The scope includes personal experiences and humorous anecdotes related to writing difficulties with specific symbols.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses frustration with drawing the letter \kappa, indicating a sudden inability to do so.
- Another participant mentions difficulties with drawing \zeta and \xi, suggesting a broader issue with certain Greek letters.
- A different participant shares an experience of confusion when writing multiple similar-looking letters, such as μ, ρ, u, and n.
- Another participant humorously describes their handwriting as chaotic, comparing their M's to a symbol associated with Zorro.
- A recollection of a professor who acknowledged the illegibility of his Greek letters is shared, noting that context helps in understanding despite the poor handwriting.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share similar experiences of difficulty with Greek letters, but there is no consensus on specific solutions or methods to improve their writing.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights subjective experiences and does not delve into technical solutions or methods for improving handwriting or drawing symbols.
Who May Find This Useful
Students and individuals engaged in mathematics or physics who struggle with writing Greek letters and are looking for relatable experiences.
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alan2
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Psi...
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Drakkith
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Lol, what?
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I have always find it impossible to draw [itex]\zeta[/itex] and [itex]\xi[/itex].
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SHISHKABOB
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one time I was doing a problem that had a lot of μ's, ρ's, u's and n's
at one point I realized that they were all looking exactly the same >.>
at one point I realized that they were all looking exactly the same >.>
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Drakkith
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Well, I do have my own issues. For example all my writing looks like a dying chicken scratched it out while having a seizure. My M's look like the symbol Zorro leaves on the wall, but after he's had a few too many to drink.
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lisab
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I had a prof once who would frequently admit many of his greek letters were illegible - impossible to tell one from the other. "That's OK," he'd say, "You'll know what I mean from the context."
Funny thing was, he was right.
Funny thing was, he was right.
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Drakkith
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Lol!
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