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> Also, people can't apply what they were supposed to learn in high school physics. Well, it's very rare and therefore you don't think about it. I make telesc
by Florin_Andrei 9y ago
> Also, people can't apply what they were supposed to learn in high school physics.
Well, it's very rare and therefore you don't think about it.
I make telescope mirrors, so I can't be accused of being unaware of the laws of optics. Yet until now I never thought about crystal balls (heck, even acrylic balls) as a potential fire hazard inside the house.
- stcredzero 9y agoWell, it's very rare and therefore you don't think about it. Approximately spherical transparent objects are common. Approximately cylindrical and spherical reflective surfaces are common. Situations where you can apply high school physics are very, very common. Most of us just don't, because we're not trained to do so. We're trained to do the homework problems and answer the test questions. But don't we learn this stuff so we can use the knowledge in life? I can't be accused of being unaware of the laws of optics. Yet until now I never thought about crystal balls (heck, even acrylic balls) as a potential fire hazard So you're over halfway there. Now we collectively have a chance to learn the meta-lesson about applying knowledge.