Search Results
Search type | Search syntax |
---|---|
Tags | [tag] |
Exact | "words here" |
Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
Views | views:250 |
Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
URL | url:"*.example.com" |
Saves | in:saves |
Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
Types |
is:question is:answer |
Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
For more details on advanced search visit our help page |
Concerns the application of the laws of physics to analyze common situations encountered in everyday life.
10
votes
3
answers
492
views
Why do distinct temperature layers form in bodies of water?
This may not be the correct place to ask a question about limnology (which I just found out is the science of lakes) but it seems like the place most likely to produce a good answer.
In my diving les …
2
votes
Why do distinct temperature layers form in bodies of water?
The three layers are depicted here (from Wikipedia):
The top and bottom layers are distinguished by mostly constant temperature across their depth.
The top layer mixes due to external factors like …