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 | |
Results tagged with everyday-life
Search options not deleted
user 57492
Concerns the application of the laws of physics to analyze common situations encountered in everyday life.
1
vote
Why does the shower curtain move towards me when I am taking a hot shower?
I have personally never been convinced of any explanation that involves a difference in air-pressure causing this effect.
When I first used a shower that suffered from this problem - about 25 years a …
- 279
4
votes
Why does low tire pressure reduce fuel efficiency?
I have a slightly different intuition on this point than the other answers, which may help.
Imagine you are riding a skateboard or roller skates (with very hard wheels) across a soft rubber surface. …
- 279