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Simple stir stick prevents superheated explosion

Posted on August 25, 2008 by robertstevenson

Simple stir stick prevents superheated explosion by Dr. Jerry D. Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Lander University Question: I recently read a story about a boy being burned while trying to boil water in a cup in a microwave oven. … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Corner: Moon “phased” by changing positions

Posted on August 18, 2008 by robertstevenson

Moon “phased” by changing positions   by Dr. Jerry D. Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Lander University A couple of questions, one technical and the other better-rounded. Question: The moon goes through phases – new, first-quarter, full and third- (or … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Corner: Moon "phased" by changing positions

Posted on August 18, 2008 by robertstevenson

Moon “phased” by changing positions   by Dr. Jerry D. Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Lander University A couple of questions, one technical and the other better-rounded. Question: The moon goes through phases – new, first-quarter, full and third- (or … Continue reading →

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