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Richard Feynman,physicist,train,tracks,taper How a Train Stays on a Track (not as simple as you thought)

How a Train Stays on a Track (not as simple as you thought)

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Physicist Richard Feynman explains how a train stays on the tracks... From BBC TV 'Fun to Imagine' (1983) -YT

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Very interesting.


written by Xax  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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I ride a train every day and never considered this, how very interesting


written by Clumsy  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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learn something new everyday.


written by smooman  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Obviously he's never heard of god.


written by blankfist  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Doing anything in our world is so easy because of very clever people who came before us.


written by chilaxe  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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evolutionists lies!
he just doesn't believe in the awesome power of Jesus Christ, our god and savior and train straightener!


written by mxxcon  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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ok, so what keeps a monorail on track?


written by grinter  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^grinter:
ok, so what keeps a monorail on track?

Gyro monorail
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyro_monorail
Also very ingenious.


written by cybrbeast  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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A little more detailed explanation from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adhesion_railway


written by jimnms  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Richard Feynman has many wonderful explanations and stories. I recommend:

"Classic Feynman" (a combined and expanded version of "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" and "What Do You Care What Other People Think?")
http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Feynman-Adventures-Curious-Character/dp/0393061329/

For the real physicists out there, there is the book "Genius" which combines biographical info with descriptions of his theories and nobel prize winning work.
http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Life-Science-Richard-Feynman/dp/0679747044/


written by ELee  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Amazing! I guess every day's a school day.


written by FlowersInHisHair  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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ELee, I've added the books to the post. They look very interesting.


written by cybrbeast  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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He's got a very familiar way of talking.. It's as if he were my uncle, talking to me in my living room during a family gathering.. And, y'know, I don't think people talk like this anymore.
'Tis a shame


written by Trancecoach  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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It doesn't really matter what he's explaining, it seems anything this mans talks about becomes interesting.

And what fraternity is that? Is there some secret organization of people that Know How Stuff Really Works?


written by harry  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Automatic upvote for Dick.


written by ajkido  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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people ought to know
train
*wheels
are tapered to keep the train on the track
...to become full-fledged members of the fraternity.


written by Eklek  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Adding video to channels (Wheels) - requested by Eklek.


written by siftbot  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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I love Feynman. Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman is one of the most inspirational and enjoyable books I've ever read.


written by potchi79  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^grinter:
ok, so what keeps a monorail on track?


Magnetism - Not all so called monorails actually ride on wheels!


written by Sagemind  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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I believe it was Feynman who said "If you can't explain it to a child and have them explian it back to you again, then you didn't know what you were talking about in the first place" - or smething like that, I don't have the exact quote right now...

My Favorites:
1). The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist
2). The Character of Physical Law
3). Feynman's Lost Lecture: The Motion of Planets Around the Sun

The first two are fairly easy reads, I highly recommend them!
The third one had some math. It comes with a n audio CD of the actual lecture and the book includes a walk through and explanation of the entire lecture. Even if you don't understand the math involved, it's a great lecture. I listened to it with a pencil and a stack of blank paper so I could draw along with it. I was able to follow along, albeit slowly but then advanced math is not a strong part of mine.


written by Sagemind  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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Guh-buh-whaaaa....

Mind = blown

Once again, the massive scope to which I do not know about this world, humbles me.


written by CrushBug  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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>> ^grinter:
ok, so what keeps a monorail on track?


Mostly, horizontally mounted wheels that grab onto the sides of the monorail.


written by Payback  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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This concludes today's training.


written by quantumushroom  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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...love Feynman...


written by Spoon_Gouge  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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The guy who installs the rails better keep them at a perfect and constant distance!


written by ravioli  | 4 months 3 weeks ago | CH
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