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Regarding a possible duality between (2+1)D gravity and Chern-Simons Theory

Is there a duality between (2+1)D gravity and Chern-Simons Theory? Or they merely have related features? If so, of which type and why?...

Asked on 07/18/2021 by Marco Tavora

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Why is normal force due to gravity regarded as contact force?

We know that normal force is electromagnetic in nature. Then why is normal force said to be a contact force?...

Asked on 07/18/2021 by Ayman Abdussalam

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How "Eyeball Glide Ball" toy works?

How this toy works? As you roll the ball on the table, the eye always point up: (original video source: ...

Asked on 07/18/2021 by shamisen

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What does a voltmeter real measure in case of a pn junction?

I recently learned, that a voltmeter doesn't measure difference of electrical potential but difference of electrochemical potential $tilde{mu} = mu/e + Phi$. My original question was about measuring...

Asked on 07/18/2021

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Is continuum mechanics a generalization or an approximation to point particle mechanics?

Newtonian Mechanics is usually presented as a theory of point particles (and forces). My impression of the status of continuum mechanics is that it is mostly taken as an approximate...

Asked on 07/17/2021

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Polarity of EMF induced in open circuits

In a closed circuit, current induced is in such a direction that it opposes the change in magnetic flux. In case of an open circuit like a metallic rod, which...

Asked on 07/17/2021 by Saprativ Ray

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Why do fireproof safes "capture and hold in moisture"?

From The Best Fireproof Document Safe | Reviews by Wirecutter:Humidity can be an issue with these safes, as they tend to capture and hold in moisture, which...

Asked on 07/17/2021 by Kenny Evitt

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Radial motions moment of inertia

I'm looking for some references on a specific moment of inertia, for radial motions of a spherical body. In my calculations, I got this integral :begin{equation}tag{1}bar{I} =...

Asked on 07/17/2021

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Azimuthal number $m$ of radiation

I am reading a paper (and a review) on superradiance phenomena, and in particular on rotational superradiance. In this review, they consider incident radiation and classify the radiation modes by...

Asked on 07/17/2021

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Are acoustic phonons always the lowest energy vibrational modes in solids?

In solids with unit cells containing more than one atom, the normal modes show acoustic and optical branches. The number of optical branches is proportional to the number of atoms...

Asked on 07/17/2021

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