Thunder Storm: Can Things Get Any Better?

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The discussion revolves around a playful and humorous exchange regarding the character Thor and the concept of "work" in a scientific context, blending mythology with physics. Participants engage in light-hearted banter while touching on the definitions and units of work, as well as cultural differences in measurement systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants humorously suggest that Thor could enhance his character by dressing in drag and marrying Trym.
  • There is a playful inquiry about how one participant manages to get work done amidst the banter.
  • One participant defines positive work as the product of thrust, force, and length, implying a basic understanding of physics.
  • Another participant humorously points out a potential error in a calculation involving speed, suggesting that scientific measurements traditionally use centimeters.
  • There is a mention of cultural differences in measurement, with one participant referencing the use of hands and feet in their country.

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The discussion features a mix of humor and technical references, with no clear consensus on the definitions or calculations presented. Participants appear to enjoy the playful nature of the conversation while engaging in light debate.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference different measurement systems and definitions of work, which may lead to confusion or differing interpretations based on cultural context.

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Thor is banging his anvil the sky is bright with multi forked lightning and the rain can not fall from the sky fast enough, can things get any better :biggrin:
 
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Oh, yes, Thor can dress up in drag and run off to marry one of the big boyz, Trym. :smile:
 
arildno said:
Oh, yes, Thor can dress up in drag and run off to marry one of the big boyz, Trym. :smile:

You are just so bad Arildno that you are good :bugeye:
 
arildno said:
Oh, yes, Thor can dress up in drag and run off to marry one of the big boyz, Trym. :smile:
How do you ever get any work done? :confused:
 
Danger said:
How do you ever get any work done? :confused:
Maintenant, I'm on Urlaub.
 
Danger said:
How do you ever get any work done? :confused:

Oooops, define (work) :-p
 
Positive work=(thrust) force*length.

I thought everyone knew that.
 
arildno said:
Positive work=(thrust) force*length.

I thought everyone knew that.

14*750 mph, wow :smile:
 
wolram said:
14*750 mph, wow :smile:
You missed a decimal point there, Woolie. Science traditionally uses centimetres. :-p
 
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Not inches?
How dizappointing..
 
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Danger said:
You missed a decimal point there, Woolie. Science traditionally uses centimetres. :-p

In the country we still use hands and feet. :-p
 

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