Who Excels More, Physicist or Engineer: In Theory or Practice?

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Where does a physicist lag behind a engineer or vice versa? :)
 
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solace28 said:
Where does a physicist lag behind a engineer? :)

In a dictionary...
 
Chi Meson said:
In a plaster wall after the engineer has drilled a 1-1/8" hole and inserted a lead anchor.

Good lordy what is the engineer going to hang, the physicist?:wink:
 
edward said:
Good lordy what is the engineer going to hang, the physicist?:wink:

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"lag" bolt?
 

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berkeman said:
In the ability to hold their liquor.

(I love these joke threads)



LIES AND CONJECTURE GOOD SIR!

I challenge thee to uphold thy statement in the ancient art of beer swilling.

Under the assumption that you are an engineer

:-p

Chi Meson said:
"lag" bolt?

Walked right into that one didn't he?

Great thread.
 
Norman said:
LIES AND CONJECTURE GOOD SIR!

I challenge thee to uphold thy statement in the ancient art of beer swilling.

Under the assumption that you are an engineer

:-p



I'd accept, but I see by your profile that you are not only a Physicist, but Irish. I humbly walk away from that competition. :blushing:
 
berkeman said:
I'd accept, but I see by your profile that you are not only a Physicist, but Irish. I humbly walk away from that competition. :blushing:

But I'm only part Irish (the other part is mainly German :biggrin:)...

There is also the issue of 3000 miles, 2 mountain ranges, and convincing my wife to let me swill beer in Cali to uphold the honor of my noble profession...

Though maybe a virtual competition...
 
Norman said:
Though maybe a virtual competition...

I'm too skeered. :redface:

Still, tomorrow night is New Year's Eve. :smile: