The Second Law of Thermodynamics is one of the most misunderstood scientific laws. Stated briefly, the law says that entropy increases over time in an isolated system. The misunderstanding can come partly from not knowing what an isolated system is, but mostly comes from not knowing what entropy is. What is entropy? First, entropy is…
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Why rockets don’t need to push against anything (it’s rocket science)
How can a rocket work in empty space without something to push against? While you may or may not be aware of the answer yourself, this question is perplexing to many people. I invite you to consider why this situation is confusing. I assure you it is not a matter of mere ignorance, and you…
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