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Floris

I have formal training in physics, but tend to approach it very intuitively; I prefer estimation over exact calculation, principles over details. I believe many problems can be solved by making a careful sketch. Label your axes, and don't use insignificant digits.

I visit this site in the hope of sharing my enthusiasm and occasional insights with others.

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271 Can I compute the mass of a coin based on the sound of its fall? Jun 26 '14
201 Why does a mirror split my laser beam? Mar 2 '16
173 When separating an Oreo cookie, why does the cream stick to just one side only? May 31 '17
123 How to measure the wavelength of a laser pointer? Jun 25 '15
116 Why does my wooden door disperse light into a rainbow color spectrum? Sep 30 '14
115 Can we theoretically balance a perfectly symmetrical pencil on its one-atom tip? Apr 14 '15
95 If water is not a good conductor, why are we advised to avoid water near electricity (no wet hands near circuits etc.)? May 19 '17
90 Why do atomic clocks only use caesium? Jun 29 '15
82 Explain it to me like I'm a physics grad: Greenhouse Effect Dec 21 '16
81 Why don't molecules of a gas settle? Apr 17 '17
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