The discussion centers around the boiling point of water, specifically questioning whether it has changed from the commonly accepted value of 212°F (100°C) at standard atmospheric pressure. Participants express confusion regarding a claim made by a teacher that the boiling point is 215°F.
Participants generally disagree on the accuracy of the teacher's claim regarding the boiling point of water, with no consensus reached on the matter. The discussion also diverges into unrelated topics, indicating a lack of focus on the original question.
Some participants reference geographical locations that might affect boiling point due to elevation, but this is not fully explored. The discussion also touches on the teaching of approximations in mathematics, which may not directly relate to the boiling point issue.
This discussion may be of interest to educators, students learning about the properties of water, and those curious about the teaching of scientific concepts.
Perhaps she lives in Holland? Or the Dead Sea? Or any of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_places_on_land_with_elevations_below_sea_level" ?mathman said:Your teacher is incorrect.
Yeah, and pi=3...devoured_elysium said:It must be just to be a number easier to work with or something. It's not that grave IMO
Gib Z said:O and, pi doesn't equal 3, but until your 14, apparently its 22/7 >.<"