Funny Physics Jokes to Make You Chuckle

In summary, the conversation discusses an old urban legend involving a physics problem and the importance of creative thinking in science. It also mentions the use of Occam's razor and the idea of going beyond established knowledge to think of more lateral solutions.
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heman
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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:
 
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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!
 

1. What is the definition of a physicist?

A physicist is a scientist who studies the laws and principles that govern the natural world, particularly in the areas of matter, energy, space, and time.

2. How does a physicist make a cup of tea?

First, they boil water on a stove, using the laws of thermodynamics to determine the optimal temperature. Then, they add tea leaves, using the principles of diffusion to allow the tea to steep. Finally, they add milk, using the laws of fluid dynamics to ensure the perfect ratio.

3. Why did the physicist go to the beach?

To study the tide and the principles of wave mechanics.

4. How do you know if someone is a physicist?

They are constantly thinking about the world around them and asking questions about how things work. They also tend to have a love for math and problem-solving.

5. Can you explain Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity is a fundamental concept in physics that explains how space and time are relative to each other and how they are affected by the presence of matter and energy. It consists of two parts: the special theory of relativity, which deals with objects moving at a constant velocity, and the general theory of relativity, which includes gravity and accelerating objects. In simple terms, it states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion.

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