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Re: Some Thoughts



On Tue, 22 Jul 1997, Jim Green wrote:

6) And for the sake of students never say that "heat flows" -- unless you
are talking to Carnot.

Excellent advice, Jim. And for similar reasons, teachers and textbooks
should never say that "current flows". But many do. It's no wonder
students are confused.

-- Donald

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