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Re: [Phys-l] The "why" questions



A physics instructor places a toy car on a table and pushes it from behind. He/she then asks the class "What just happened?"

Student: The car just accelrated because you pushed it.

Teacher: We don't use "because" when we talk about force and acceleration.

Student: But I just saw you push it!

Teacher: Who are you going to believe, me or your own lying eyes?

Bob at PC [LaMontagne, Bob]