I have this question in relation to a puzzle involving two non-uniform ropes:
AB is a non-uniform rope. If it takes 1 hour to burn from end A to end B will it take the same time to burn from end B to end A?
Thanks,
-Hasan Fakhruddin
Instructor of Physics
The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Muncie, IN 473067
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Subject: A hidden side of science
A Phys-Ler, XXX, who occasionally comments on my
cold fusion items (in private) shared interesting Internet
resources about the often-ignored aspect of science.
1) The abstract from the first essay, by Brian Martin, is
shown below. The entire piece is at:
ABSTRACT: Those who challenge conventional views
or vested interests in science are likely to encounter
difficulties. A scientific dissenter should first realize that
science is a system of power as well as of knowledge,
in which interest groups play a key role and insiders
have an extra advantage. Dissenters are likely to be
ignored or dismissed. If dissenters gain some
recognition or outside support, they may be attacked.
In the face of such obstacles, several strategies are
available, which include mimicking science, aiming
at lower status outlets, enlisting patrons, seeking a
different audience, exposing suppression of dissent,
and building a social movement.
2) The second essay, by Daniel Drasin is entitled
"Zen and the Art of Debunkery." It can be fetched from: