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As part of that discussion I walked over to the wall and bumped into itwere
asking why I did not pass right on through the wall if the wall and I
both mostly nothing.
When we discuss gravity each year many of my High School students are_______________________________________________
fascinated to learn that gravitational fields are surrounding everything
with mass not just planets, stars and such. When I finally get them to
understand and buy into the idea that all massive things produce
gravitational fields and that gravitational fields tend to increase with
mass I ask them if they wouldn't all agree that I am by far the most
attractive person in the room. My 240 pounds usually qualifies me for this
honor. That brings down the house. About two years ago I had a student
reply "Mr. Parker, the dumpsters out behind the building were more
attractive than you!"
Another story... I was explaining that all matter is mostly empty space.
As part of that discussion I walked over to the wall and bumped into it
asking why I did not pass right on through the wall if the wall and I were
both mostly nothing. One student shouted for the back of the room, "Why
don't you try running faster!"