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  2. Unraveling the Mystery of the Mystery Spot - Physics Forums

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    The Mystery Spot is an area about 150 feet in diameter located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Within the Mystery Spot you will be baffled as the laws of physics and gravity cease to exist.

  3. Mystery Spot illusion explanation - Physics Forums

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    Can the Mystery Spot illusion be explained scientifically? Yes, the Mystery Spot illusion can be explained through scientific principles and concepts such as perspective, depth perception, and visual cues. Researchers have studied and analyzed the phenomenon to better understand its mechanisms and provide a scientific explanation.

  4. Help Solve/Identify Mystery Wet Spot on Clothes - Physics Forums

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    5. How can I prevent mystery wet spots on my clothes in the future? To prevent mystery wet spots on clothes, it is important to be mindful of spills and leaks and clean them up promptly. If the wet spot is from sweat or bodily fluids, wearing breathable fabrics and practicing good hygiene can help reduce the occurrence of these spots.

  5. How to stop/reduce ultrasonic sound wave device? - Physics Forums

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    Obey all laws and sound advisories, counter-broadcasting only during approved music hours, at approved volume levels without 'obscenity'. FYI an outdoor shopping strip in Santa Cruz CA played amplified classical and baroque music over loudspeakers in an attempt to discourage skateboarders fragging the concrete.

  6. The Secrets of Prof. Verschure's Rosetta Stones - Physics Forums

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    The Secrets of Prof. Verschure's Rosetta Stones. In summary, this summer, as a present to myself for being promoted, I purchased a collection of thin sections that Prof. Rob Verschure, who at the time was faculty in the Geological Institute in Amsterdam, published his findings on. Many of the collected samples have been fully characterized, for ...

  7. How Wide Is the River Jean Camped Beside? - Physics Forums

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    This means the distance from the camp to the rock is 120 yards. 2. Jean walks upstream until the angle between her and the rock is 30 degrees. This forms a right triangle with the river's width as the hypotenuse, the distance from the camp to the rock as one side, and the distance Jean walked upstream as the other side. 3.

  8. Reflection of Light: Solving Physics Problem on Glass ... -...

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    In summary, the conversation discusses a physics problem involving reflection of light on a solid glass cube. The problem asks which parts of the cube's face must be covered to prevent a spot at its center from being seen from any direction and what fraction of the surface area must be covered. The participants also express confusion about the problem and request hints or clues.

  9. Interview with Physicist David J. Griffiths - Physics Forums

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    Interview with Physicist David J. Griffiths. Estimated Read Time: 7 minute (s) Common Topics: quantum, mechanics, subject, book, like. We are pleased to introduce David J. Griffiths. Professor Griffiths is one of the most successful physics textbook writers. Odds are if you studied physics in college, you’ve used one of his textbooks.

  10. 1-D Kinematics Problem/Free Fall. A helicopter carrying Dr. Evil

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    In summary, A helicopter carrying Dr. Evil takes off with a constant upward acceleration of 5.0 m/s^2. After 10 seconds, Secret agent Austin Powers jumps on board and 3 seconds later, the engine is shut off. The helicopter reaches a height of 380m before starting to free fall. Powers deploys a jet pack 7 seconds after leaving the helicopter and has a constant downward acceleration of 2.0 m/s^2 ...

  11. The berglas effect- How is it done? - Physics Forums

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    In summary, the conversation discusses a highly acclaimed card trick known as the "holy grail" and speculations about its method, including the involvement of trick decks, memorization, and stooges. However, it is noted that the trick has been performed for other magicians with no accomplices, making the stooge theory seem unlikely.