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[–] XOXOX 60 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The physics teacher would know that children have a terrible coefficient of restitution. This must be some other curious teacher.

[–] FilthyShrooms 21 points 2 months ago

The physics teacher wants to measure the restitution of children

[–] reinei 9 points 2 months ago

Also they are all way too spaced out! Every good physics teacher should know that the objects should really be touching before impact to properly transmit the energy of the impact...

[–] Diplomjodler3 39 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Today we learn about how humans aren't very elastic.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago
[–] Num10ck 11 points 2 months ago

ive watched kids try this on each other. it generates noise.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Should not? I'm only seeing arguments in favor.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

My professor was always trying to run experiments on us during college recess…

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

You okay bro?

[–] EleventhHour 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If toddlers and small children possessed a better understanding of Newtonian physics, there would be far fewer child injuries, I’d bet.

We Gen Xers had Mr. Wizard back in the 80s. No lovable Billy Nye, this guy taught you shit while also calling you out ON your shit. Kinda like if Red Foreman hosted a science show on Nickelodeon.

https://youtu.be/VEb1aF2YoKU

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

OG Millennials had Mr Wizard too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Efficiency.