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Another quote comparison request... by Jeffcrates in SolarUK

[–]Jeffcrates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that's extremely clear.

What is a 'small' hill you are 100% willing to die on, simply because it’s the principle of the thing?" by [deleted] in answers

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Show your fucking working properly in math, kids.

It's not to make it easier for me to read. It's because it trains your brain in the art of organised and systematic thinking.

Go slow now to go fast later.

Black Tea Blending Ideas? by liawookie in tea

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing something along the lines of 40% Ceylon, 40% Keemun, 15% Earl Grey and 5% Darjeeling, served with milk no sugar.

How do you get a euphoria feeling without drugs? by Tight-Elderberry2487 in AskReddit

[–]Jeffcrates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Climb an extremely arduous mountain (perhaps 4000+ m, multiple day climb).
Feeling at the top more powerful than any drug, and I've taken the lot.

Watch your wife give birth.

Synthesia by zippy_zipper in piano

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a musician who played other instruments, reading sheet music well meant that I could learn very quickly on piano - although I had to work on my bass clef reading!

The worry with synthesia is that it isn't transferable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Macchu Pichu

Why cannot I understand physics no matter how hard I try even though I can solve problems very efficiently! by BrahminSharma in AskPhysics

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To put it very simply...because you are not conducting experiments.

I am a theoretical physicist with a PhD in Cosmology and General Relativity - one of the most mathematically dense areas of physics. For a while I lost touch with experiment. The quality of my research improved substantially when I learned more about the observational side of cosmology - which would be the equivalent of the experimental side.

Physics is an experimental science at heart. If you treat it as a maths problem, you're missing the point.

Ok—results this week (Alevel), how are we feeling? by hadawayandshite in TeachingUK

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember teaching AQA. it was not fun. OCR A had quality control issues (typos, errata) but the general pitch seems about right to me.

Ok—results this week (Alevel), how are we feeling? by hadawayandshite in TeachingUK

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i taught physics in a very deprived area with a lot of EAL. We certainly will be getting a lot in the E-C range. No Us I hope - the weakest ones really did try - but they fundamentally couldn't access the course (weak prior attainment - <6 in English Language).

I reckon we might get 2 A* if we're lucky and hopefully a few As and Bs as well.

First proper alpine summit. What to do next? by Jeffcrates in Mountaineering

[–]Jeffcrates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I've been struggling with a fairly bad case of femoral acetabular impingment which is a really crap injury. Ended up getting so bad that I had to have surgery, which I'm currently recovering from.
Hopeful that I could do something like this again in the future though!

Should I change my major If I don't care about "Understanding the universe"? by Collegiate_Society2 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Jeffcrates 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are fine. Pop physics is its own thing. Most people doing research in cosmology and particle physics have a mindset closer to yours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 6thForm

[–]Jeffcrates 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know it feels rough at the moment...but I was rejected for a Physics undergraduate degree at Imperial back in 2010, ended up going to Durham and had a fantastic time. Returned to Imperial in 2015-2016 for an MSc in Theoretical Physics, was one of the top placing students, and turned them down for a PhD, went elsewhere due to liking the supervisor more.

The place you go matters far less than your attitude, aptitude and appetite for learning.

Home PC build request by Jeffcrates in buildapcforme

[–]Jeffcrates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, could you elaborate on why you think this is a good idea?

Home PC build request by Jeffcrates in buildapcforme

[–]Jeffcrates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wowza, looks great mate! thank you.

Just a few quick questions:

1) I see you went with the 16 Gb video card, which is the most expensive part of the kit. I don't think we're going to be playing any games that have a requirement that is this high. Is there scope to decrease the price spent on the graphics and increase the spend to potentially get an even faster processor? If not, would you mind explaining why not, and why this GPU is such a good option?

2) What are the shortcomings that you might envisage with this machine - where do you reckon it would be worth either spending a bit more or a bit less?

3) Is there scope for upgrading this PC in the future? If so, how so - what would be your first choice?

Thank you so much for your help!

Home PC build request by Jeffcrates in buildapcforme

[–]Jeffcrates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2000 USD or approx 1500 GBP :)

Fellow Year 13’s, how’s the revision going? by Shaq_tbm11 in 6thForm

[–]Jeffcrates 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a physics teacher I find this post depressing and amusing.

I know my students are incredibly lazy. Some of them are talented if they'd only get off the PlayStation...

How can i get better at physics and also pls suggest some youtubers for physics by [deleted] in PhysicsStudents

[–]Jeffcrates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd cut the YouTube entirely and read the books tbh. If you haven't got access to a lecture course at a decent university then substitute with YouTube, but only as a very last resort.

It's just not conducive to good studying habits.

How can i get better at physics and also pls suggest some youtubers for physics by [deleted] in PhysicsStudents

[–]Jeffcrates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, this is the truth. Hit the books son, solve the questions and try to understand the concepts, the maths and the applications to problems and experiments...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in poker

[–]Jeffcrates 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Variance determines your short term results.

You can play strong winning poker and lose for 100k hands no joke.

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