VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - Stand back, I'm going to try Science

[matthyaouw]

Vote for the best science-themed picture.

1. Matthyaouw

2. ZapperZ

3.Lisab
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/5706/ijoisten3.jpg

4. Marzena

5. Glondor

6. Larkspur

7. Integral

8. Andre

View the contest thread to read the science connection for each picture.

 

[Andre]

I voted for Lisa because the explanation gives meaning to the phrase: "stand back"

 

[turbo]

I voted for Lisa because the explanation gives meaning to the phrase: "stand back"

Me too. When I was doing compressive-strength tests of mortar and concrete, those test-cylinders would sometimes practically explode. I imagine that deflection-tests on beams could produce shrapnel, too.

 

[kingdomof]

Vote Marzena for Neuro.

 

[Borek]

Vote Marzena for Neuro.

This is ongoing research, they hope to find things in EEG that will help in early dyslexia diagnosis.

 

[khemix]

ZapperZ is too cool for words.

 

[ZapperZ]

I voted for Lisa because the explanation gives meaning to the phrase: "stand back"

Actually the capacitor/inductor bank in my picture, when fully charged and operational, would also qualify to be included in the "stand back" advice. :)

It is typically charged up to 43 kV, and will be shielded behind a thick G10 board and interlocked inside a cabinet. Whenever the cabinet door is opened, a dump switch will close to ground all the capacitors. Still, one has to use a grounding stick and touch every single component in the cabinet before maintenance/repair work can commence.

Without all these safeguards, you literally will get a shock from even a couple of feet away.

And people say physics work is boring...

:)

Zz.

 

[glondor]

I have no option to vote. The lil spot to check is not there.

 

[matthyaouw]

Very odd Glondor. You've not already voted have you? One name will appear in italics if you have. Post a note here if you still can't vote when you read this.
Is anyone else having problems?