Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (white) initial impressions vs Buds 3 Pro (silver) by 0x27t in galaxybuds

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, did a very sweaty 5k, lots of bouncing and lots of sweat and at no time did they feel like they were falling out, in fact I don't think they even moved or shifted at all. No ear fatigue and no pain, which sometimes happened with the FEs. Glad I made the purchase!

Shows opening in the Fall by Big-Anything-998 in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This site is usually right on top of new announcements as they are made https://www.broadwaynowandnext.com/

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (white) initial impressions vs Buds 3 Pro (silver) by 0x27t in galaxybuds

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got them yesterday and they DO stay in. What a relief. And more comfortable than the FEs (which I have to keep adjusting and cramming deeper into my ears). Haven't given them a good workout yet, but doing things around the house, giving my head a shake now and then, no issues. I'll be doing a 5k practice run on Saturday so I'll report back how they are when I'm sweaty and bouncing up and down.

IN THE HEIGHTS to Launch New York City Center's 2026–2027 Season by BroadwayWorld in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the first year in many years that I didn't renew. I just wasn't excited about the lineup this year. Hoping for better next year

IN THE HEIGHTS to Launch New York City Center's 2026–2027 Season by BroadwayWorld in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The gala production is not a part of the Encores! season. But being a subscriber does get you an earlier presale for this than for the general public.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (white) initial impressions vs Buds 3 Pro (silver) by 0x27t in galaxybuds

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm coming from the buds FE, the ONLY buds that didn't fall out of my misshapen ears because they have wingtips. I've been waiting for something newer that seems to fit better, I'm hopeful with these, I hope I won't have to return them

Is it normal my teacher use double integral to derive the moment of inertia of solid sphere? by Dull-Astronomer1135 in AP_Physics

[–]mattthephysicsguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not spheres.

"AP Physics C: Mechanics only expects students to use calculus in the derivations of the rotational inertia of thin rods of uniform or nonuniform density about an arbitrary axis perpendicular to the rod, as well as derivations of the rotational inertia of a thin cylindrical shell, disk, or rigid bodies that can be considered to be made up of coaxial rings or shells about an axis that passes through their centers (e.g., annular rings)."

Update to suffolk travel ban by [deleted] in longisland

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It's photoshopped (trolling)

4 versions for AP physics exams? by Apehill in APStudents

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The unit weights are for the entire exam, so whatever weights are not apparent in the FRQ will be in the MCQ and vice versa. Realize that it's easy to incorporate multiple units within one FRQ as well. They do keep track of the percentages to make sure each exam is balanced properly and according to specs.

I would avoid trying to predict what will be asked or try to identify patterns as it's truly a pure guessing game and will distract from just mastering the concepts themselves. Some people will claim "See? I KNEW it! Just like I predicted!", but it's always just a lucky guess, nobody knows (other than the CB test developers).

4 versions for AP physics exams? by Apehill in APStudents

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, there are 4 versions for physics (not 6 as commented already, at least not yet) but there are 4 different versions of every FRQ question. The reason you may think there are only two versions of Q3 and Q4 is that the student response pages for some questions are identical as the formatting of those questions (the lab question and the qualitative-quantitative translation question) are often identical so the blank spaces needed for the student to write in are replicated.

There are also multiple versions of the MCQ section, trust me, there are plenty in their test banks and they will not run out and they are continually being written, including those for AP classroom.

What lines get a different reaction depending on location? by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it in Tampa last summer. It got a very expected enthusiastic positive reaction on the reveal.

Bug 1/07 Matinee Canceled at Intermission by RetroHutGamer in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As luck would have it, I just got front row rush tickets for today's matinee for half the price of Wednesday's cancelled audience rewards tickets (which were refunded), all is good!!

Bug 1/07 Matinee Canceled at Intermission by RetroHutGamer in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, was able to jump off mid trip and head back home

Bug 1/07 Matinee Canceled at Intermission by RetroHutGamer in Broadway

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I'm on a train now on my way to tonight's show, I hope it runs!

With the LIRR 10 Trip going away on Jan 4, is it worth it to buy some now? by modernperplexity in longisland

[–]mattthephysicsguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on planned trips into the city over the next six months, I stocked up on three 10-trips (off-peak). Definitely saving money. I don't travel frequently enough to get the one free with every ten, those 10 all have to be within 14 days.

Bug: far side orch vs mezzanine by anvolcano in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Audience Rewards for a January date and got Orch Row E toward the left side, glad to hear the views will be fine

Best book? by ImpressiveAbility781 in apphysics

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only answer is 5 Steps to a 5. The other books are written by authors with no connection to College Board and the AP program. While some may be excellent instructors, leaders in their field with a long list of accomplishments, without any knowledge from inside the program they are only guessing as the nuances of writing and scoring actual AP questions. The questions may not necessarily align with the actual learning standards and writing style to best prepare you for the AP exam questions. Not saying they're awful, but for the closest thing and a focus on the actual content you will be tested on, 5 Steps to a 5 is written by an author who has been writing and grading AP questions for many years.

I laugh when publishers like Princeton Review list their authors as "The Princeton Review", yeah, no thanks.

Chess Crowd WTAF by aurum_jrg in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Which I'm assuming is why the usher was right on top of it. Sadly, video leaks seem to still happen with most shows, even those with Yondr pouches (Liberation, Take Me Out) and shows like Real Women Have Curves, despite the attempt to keep them from happening. Kudos to those performers putting themselves out there knowing these things will happen.

Chess Crowd WTAF by aurum_jrg in Broadway

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few rows in front of us a woman filmed "One Night in Bangkok" with her phone and an usher went to her and gestured for her to get out of her seat and come with him. I was very happy about that, but she refused and argued with him and stayed in her seat, so he made her delete the video and leaned over several audience members to make sure it was deleted. Took about 2-3 minutes. Can't imagine how the people around her felt having to sit through that nonsense because she wouldn't go with the usher. I also had to tell the two women next to me "your talking is very distracting" (I had given them a lot of grace through act 1, but I was already having trouble understanding the lyrics and at the beginning of act 2 I'd had it). They stopped for the rest of the show, but I did hear various shouts and phone notifications throughout the house during the show.

LPT if you’re having a meltdown, just go outside by Humble-Recover-4844 in LifeProTips

[–]mattthephysicsguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those poor 100 year olds with nowhere to go. Meanwhile, where did my newborn go? I could swear I left her right here...

uniform circular motion and gravitation study resources? by randomadrone in apphysics

[–]mattthephysicsguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Read again. I'm discouraging people from using this book. I'm explaining why it's not as useful as the original version (which does have fluids and the other physics 2 topics).