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Can anyone explain in a relatively simple manner, that non-scientific people would understand, exactly what Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is ? A simple example of how it might be used would also...
I would like to hire or borrow a geiger counter for a little while (just an hour or so really). I have a couple of small items that are radioactive and I want to measure the levels. I've asked around...
I've been aware of string theory for many moon cycles now but only today decided to research it online to better educate myself. A couple of things intrigue me, like: - What is the string fabricated...
9. How much heat is absorbed by pouring 10 grams of 100°C liquid water on a student’s hand. The water is cooled to body temperature, 37°C. Assume that all of the heat is absorbed by the hand. 10....
Years ago railway lines were made up of 60ft lengths with a small gap to allow for expansion, however all that changed when they started welding lines together. How was the expansion problem solved,...
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on what this could mean when applied to any number of processes... I'm told we are able to contain subatomic particles and allow them to become 'entangled,'...
Could the Earth be eventually swallowed up by a black hole and long before our sun burns out in approximately 5 billion years time.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7774287.stm...
Following on from honey dip question I have box of powerful permanent magnets which are 60 odd years old and appear as strong as ever.
I wonder what they will be like in another 60 odd years....
Since having two cataracs removed last July I see extra colours in the blue/violet band . When I look at greys and blues I see a range of shades of violet through to purple. The sun shining on black...
What is the shortest distance fro point (4,1,-1) to the plane 9i+15j+4k -2 =0. Having lots of trouble trying to work it out, please show all the steps. Please help a.s.a.p. Thanks
I'm off for the weekend so I probably won't reply to you lovely people, but there is a minor geomagnetic storm going on tonight. It might be worth keeping an eye out for aurorae....
I fear I'm using the minds of AB before picking up a book again, but from my limited exposure to literature and documentaries of Quantum Mechanics Uncertainty Principle, I have hit a philosophical...