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I have to give a 10 minute physics talk that have to involve a fair bit of mathematics -- i.e. not just qualitative/handwaving material to some undergrads. I have wasted the last 3 hours looking for appropriate topics and have pretty much lost the will to live. Any suggestions Would be greatly appreciated.

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