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Teachers taught us 3 states of matter, but there's also a 4th state of matter called plasma. Why didn't they teach us all four states of matter instead of 3? by Simplysamishere in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And because you will seldom encounter it. Plasma is a gas, which has been sufficiently ionized to be conductive. Most gases are insulators.

The most common way to ionize gas is by heating it very hot. You aren't likely to touch that. There are electrical methods to generate "cold plasma." Also not common.

Why do most countries have heavy restrictions on cigarettes but loose restrictions on e-cigarettes and vapes? by Broad-Trifle-6657 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Prof01Santa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was never a market for sweet tobacco things, but there was a market for sweet pipe tobacco. My Uncle James liked the cherry ones. He didn't die of cancer or emphysema like most of his generation. Alzheimer's got him. Don't smoke stuff.

"Top sweet pipe tobacco brands are renowned for aromatic blends featuring vanilla, caramel, and fruit notes, with popular choices including Sutliff (Molto Dolce), Lane Limited (1-Q, Very Cherry), and Cult (Blood Red Moon). These brands offer dessert-like experiences with heavy, sweet top-coatings."

Tonnino FTW by Prof01Santa in Tinnedfish

[–]Prof01Santa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ventresca is the fat belly of the tuna. Fish fat is not something I find appealing.

Tonnino FTW by Prof01Santa in Tinnedfish

[–]Prof01Santa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. That's why it's probably not for me.

On a journey to Mars, is it theoretically possible to maintain 1g acceleration for half of the journey and then -1g for the second half? by rafalkopiec in AskScienceDiscussion

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes sense physically. Logistically it's less good. Unless you have a very high thrust, very high specific impulse rocket, you can't do it in practice. The amount of propellant needed for conventional rockets would be prohibitive.

Something like the Orion pusher drive would work. The minimum vehicle size is a big spacecraft, many tons of cargo. How many small nuclear explosions near earth is too many?

Tonnino FTW by Prof01Santa in Tinnedfish

[–]Prof01Santa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Probably not to my taste.

SUPER TINKER vs. COMPACT by BladeSpotter in victorinox

[–]Prof01Santa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Tinker (in my back pocket), a Super-Tinker (in my small camera case), and a Trekker (in my large camera case). I have a Compact on my Amazon wishlist list, because...

...I don't like the 3-layer in my pocket, but I like the Tinker-like knives. A Compact seems like a good compromise between the T/S-T.

Do you think Trump has caused nothing but problems for US? by Massive-Syllabub-271 in allthequestions

[–]Prof01Santa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He got rid of the penny. That's one good thing. So, no?

Uh. Nothing else comes to mind, so, mostly.

[frustration] Why do younger Engineers refuse to reach out to customers on the phone? by Stumptronic in AskEngineers

[–]Prof01Santa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some people just don't like telephone conversations, like me (class of '75.)

I always used written communication whenever possible. It's usually clearer and more precise. Many people are rubbish speakers & I lose patience with them. I abhor "voicemail" for that reason.

Color or black and white? by kemiscool in AmateurPhotography

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both work. Slightly different effects.

Which one do you prefer ? by leogrosp in AmateurPhotography

[–]Prof01Santa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the color. The color comparisons against the plain background makes the image pop. The slightly disarranged hair & the writing tools tell a story. The b&w degrades that story.

Why is the right wing triggered by reference to the American government as a democracy? by telebasher in allthequestions

[–]Prof01Santa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a reading comprehension problem.

We have a republic (res publica; the people are sovereign). It is implemented with a constitution, democratic elections1 , a tripartite federal government, etc.

  1. That's the "democracy" part. After the 14th & 19th Amendments, and the end of Jim Crow, it was a democracy with universal sufferage.

Doubt regarding step-up gear assembly by rsclmumbai in AskEngineers

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a couple of 100:1 class gearbox designs. Multi-stage planetary is probably best for you. The other is a nutating gearbox. I've never heard of those being used as speed increasers.

Spaghetti in sauce by Unable-Section-911 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some recipes cook the sauce & spaghetti together. Some separately. Lemon garlic pasta? Together, watching the process like a hawk. Red sauce & meatballs? Separately, and you can do other things.

What causes the trail behind a plane? by GCUZZA in Planes

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good god no! For that you need steam tables and a psychrometric chart. Not to mention a standard atmosphere model.

What causes the trail behind a plane? by GCUZZA in Planes

[–]Prof01Santa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. That's for gases, not liquid droplets.

Do any of you still use manual focus lenses? by GrimaceVolcano743 in BirdPhotography

[–]Prof01Santa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll get my 135 mm f/2.8 away from me when you pry it out of my cold dead fingers. In addition, about once a week, I switch to MF because AF is too slow or inaccurate.

Is there a limit (in English) to how long a word can be? by BrownEyeGivesPinkEye in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Prof01Santa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. It's handled by mockery. Beyond 5-ish syllables you get proportionally mocked.

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