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Color of sky scattering by sky dust [duplicate]
Why does we see sky like blue in maximum time?
We know violet has less wavelength, so we should see sky like violet.
My assumption is that, violet is not primary color and not sufficient in the ...
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Does more reflective aluminum foil make a room cooler compared to less reflective foil?
Aluminum foil is said to be not absorbing light at all.
It reflects light. So, does it mean that a more shiny aluminum foil will reflect more light and thus make the room more cooler as compared to ...
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Confused about fire?
Im confused about fire.
The way I see it :
Heat creates (kinetic) energy in mass and this creates stronger vibrations of atoms.
When those vibrations are strong enough the electrons interact ...
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Physics of Fireworks
This evening I saw the 4th July classic Fireworks in San Diego, and I was wondering about the most physical picture of what was happening. Does anyone have a good way to explain the detailed physical ...
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Explain moving lightbulb [closed]
An acquaintance of mine, while being home alone, saw that the light bulb in the room which was hanging from the ceiling with wires having a pendulum motion which was more than noticeable. He says that ...
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Why does a firebrand glow brightest before it burns out?
I've noticed this in match-sticks, and mango wood. After the flames die out, the brand glows red for a while. The glow is brightest right before it dies out.
My guess is that immediately before the ...
