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Ben51
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Observational oceanographer with a layman's interest in all things physics. Used to be Ben. Saw another Ben and added the 51.

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What causes the water in this fountain to reverse direction?
Jan 15, 2018
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Why do we tap on cardboard to see magnetic field lines?
Jan 13, 2022
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In a microwave oven, why do smaller portions heat up faster?
Feb 8, 2021
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If an object moving in a circle experiences centripetal force, then doesn't it also experience centrifugal force, because of Newton's third law?
Sep 18, 2019
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Do the weights of two liquids not add when mixed?
Dec 12, 2018
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If strings are solid, why don't they have longitudinal waves?
Jan 7, 2019
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Why do reflections on a rough surface stretch from the light source towards you instead of spreading out in all directions?
Oct 1, 2018
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Is nuclear power desireable in the long term, given the fact that it's an unnatural heat input to our planet?
Jan 7, 2018
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How much do sea levels rise due to thermal expansion?
Oct 6, 2019
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Can we cool Earth by shooting powerful lasers into space?
Jul 9, 2021
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