Hypothetical situation in which, for simplification, only some physical aspects are considered in order to further understand or reveal contradictions between the laws governing them.
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Where would a bubble settle in a long glass tube along the earth's equator at constant altitude?
This question came about in a meme group I partake in; one of the memes was making fun of flat earther experiments and had a picture of a spirit level on the ground. Another member jokingly commented that you would need a level 131.48 million feet…
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If everything slowed down around you, but you were just as fast you are normally, would you jump higher?
If everything slowed down around you, but you were just as fast you are normally, would you jump higher? I am thinking velocity would increase, thus the force generated would be stronger, but I am not sure what physics say about this. What are the…
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Is the Physics for extremely large and extremely small particles similar in any aspect?
Do the equations we use to describe natural phenomenon on a very large scale, work as well for describing natural phenomenon on an extremely small scale as well?
Is there any correlation at all which would suggest that any natural phenomenon…
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Can induced emf reverse direction of current in a circuit?
Suppose that my increase in the current is so high that emf developed across inductor just exceeds the potential difference across the battery in LR circuit .So can the direction of current be against the battery?
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Simultaneous Decision/Motion
This is just a thought experiment I had and was wondering if any could give there input on it,
Imagine we have to machines in the shape of a ball. When these machines are turned on, one machine will mirror the motion of the other machine (example…
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