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How Does Friction Function in the Movement and Turning of a Car?
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Point taken!
Mar 11, 2024
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction#:~:text=Amontons'%20First%20Law%3A%20The%20force,the%20apparent%20area%20of%20contact.
Mar 11, 2024
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Sorry, my bad. I didn't know that PF rules required a reference. Will a Wikipedia reference do as a reference?
Mar 11, 2024
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I won't argue semantics with you, he is a historically well known and documented scientist.
Mar 11, 2024
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Guillame Amonton's Second law of friction: The force of friction is independent of the apparent area of contact.
Mar 11, 2024
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Are spent nuclear fuel rods radioactive?
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Even taking disasters like Chernobyl into account nuclear power is still a viable alternative. Given the exigencies of the situation...
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Fortunately, or unfortunately depending upon one’s point of view, classical physics is an exact science unlike quantum mechanics which...
Mar 11, 2024
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Yes, no propulsive force could be applied to any vehicle by driving its wheels if friction were not present between the tyre and the...
Mar 10, 2024
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True, astronauts on the space station are able to shave using similar methods, even though bristles floating in the air might need a...
Mar 10, 2024
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It is an interesting question. Looked at in a logical sequence, it is gravitational forces that are responsible for friction. A look at...
Mar 10, 2024
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Question about Propagators in QFT
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In quantum mechanics, the propagator typically refers to the probability amplitude for a particle to propagate from one position to...
Mar 10, 2024
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Is the quantum mechanics explanation for the propagation of light adequate enough to be understood?
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Advisor Haushofer, thank you for your comments. It is true that the purpose of re-normalisation goes beyond the removing of unwanted...
Mar 10, 2024
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Ask any informed man on the street for the quantum mechanics explanation of light and his answer would probably be something like this...
Mar 9, 2024
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Why Do Physics Forums Use a Structured Approach in Study?
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TY
Mar 9, 2024
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I like the structured approach PF uses in the explanation and study of physics.
Mar 9, 2024
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