wandering waves two minutes later
English translation: wave-like behavior vs. particle-like behavior
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|  Selected response from: Harry Borsje Netherlands Local time: 06:17 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | moving in waves two minutes later |
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| 4 +1 | wave-like behavior vs. particle-like behavior |
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| 4 | wave like formations of free radicals |
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peer agreement (net): +1moving in waves two minutes later Explanation: Electrons can be free, which means moving freely between atoms instead of being a part of an atom. It is electric current we are talking about here. Waves may be understood as alternating current, or it can simply be one wave of current, made of static electricity. To wander simply means to move. A wave of electrons is many electrons moving together, heading in the same direction. |
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wave like formations of free radicals Explanation: and then decide to act like wandering waves two minutes later. Newtonian billiard balls at noon = like Isaac Newton theory of physics billiard balls coming together in a group (racked up) at noon, (at a determined time) then two minutes later they are wondering out as if in waves of free radicals. |
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peer agreement (net): +1wave-like behavior vs. particle-like behavior Explanation: This is just the classic (as far as quantum physics is concerned) duality of such entities as electrons and elementary particles. Maybe the above descriptions work for you, but personally I would stay well clear of analogies with alternating currents or free radicals. |
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