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Article #754Re: matter 7 & 8 grade students
From: Cherie Lehman
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 02:56
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 02:56
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On Tue, 21 Feb 1995 16:41:56 EST Van E. Neie said:
>object, do I accelerate it? (We don't like double meanings in physics.)
>
Van,
What planet are you living on? Since when do physicists avoid double
meanings for things? How about "m?" meter or mass? How about"s^-1?"
radian/s or rev/s? And don't forget Newton-meter -- unit of work or
unit of torque? (okay -- I know -- Joule takes care of that) My
favorite example -- "V?" Could this be the symbol for potential?
Or is it potential diference? Or is it the abbreviation for volt?
In these situations,as in the mass - mass case, we derive the meaning
from context.
>No offense intended, Cherie. A little levity late in the afternoon makes
>the day more bearable, even if it appears to be at your expense!
>
None taken.
Pax Vobiscum,
Cherie Cherie Lehman
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