Re: [Phys-L] real-world physics

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

On 2012, Jun 05, , at 20:45, LaMontagne, Bob wrote:

> Let's be clear:  Real-world science is about getting answers.  People
> study science so they can get the answers in a reasonably cost-effective
> way.  Remember the proverb:
>  Sometimes a few days of doing quick-and-dirty experiments can
>  save you from a couple hours of studying the literature.


Not always true**, furthermore for some people reading is not nearly as much fun.




** Horologists (most of them) think pendulum dissipation is linear  (f = c * v).


bc thinks fun is more important now that he's retired.