Is this statement true, false or just confused?

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The discussion centers around the validity of the statement, "It is a law of physics that light is strongest when it bends," exploring its origins and whether it holds any merit in the context of physics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the statement's validity, noting it appears in a context related to astrology, suggesting it lacks scientific grounding.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the statement, labeling it as "complete and utter garbage."
  • A participant acknowledges their lack of expertise in physics and seeks confirmation about the statement's validity before responding to its source.
  • There is a humorous remark about the potential for psychic powers, indicating a light-hearted tone in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the statement is not scientifically valid, with some expressing strong disapproval of its content. However, there is no formal consensus on the implications of the statement beyond its perceived lack of merit.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a reliance on the credibility of sources, with participants noting the statement's origin in a non-scientific context, which may influence their interpretations.

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I read recently,

"It is a law of physics that light is strongest when it bends,"

Is this statement true, false or just confused in the way it is expressed?

Thanks :-)
 
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The only place I can find that wording is a nonsense book on astrology. If that's where you found it, do you really need to ask? This is physicsforums.com, not psychicforums.com.
 
I do need to ask because I don't know the answer.

D H,

Yes I did find it in a news letter that was sent to me by a friend of a friend about Astrology.

I thought it sounded like complete and utter garbage.

I am not a professor of physics so there was some possibility there was a nuance that was escaping me.

If I write to these people and say I think "you're full of it" I want to be sure I am correct.

Barry
 
cybersteer said:
I thought it sounded like complete and utter garbage.

You are correct. It is complete and utter garbage.
 
Thank you

Thanks for the explicit confirmation.
 
If they write back telling you the contents of your briefcase, then they are probably on to something. Well, even then it's more likely to be a lucky guess than psychic powers. Which is a shame, psychic superpowers would be sweet.
 

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