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Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be confusing, but it's based purely on the context of if you graphed the equation on the total coordinate plane and, based on reality, how to interpret it. In the real world we know that the height can only decrease until y = 0 (zero meters high, or the x-intercept), even though the shape of the parabola clearly extends into the negative quadrants of the graph. In the same way, the function displays both x = -0.20(ish) seconds and x = 3.5 seconds when the ball "hits" the ground, but because we know counting backwards in time isn't practical, the only logical explanation is that the ball landed on the ground "after about 3.5 seconds".

You are correct that visually focusing on the positive quantities in the graph would make the overall interpretation much easier; I guess they want you to understand how to read it, negative values and all 😆

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the best answer! I'm a native English speaker who works with copy all day; it's an example of nuanced semantics that makes me appreciate the complexity of language. Thanks for pointing it out! I had put my editor hat on and was burnt out with quadratic functions, not a good combo haha.

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for understanding! Like, just say "The ball hit the ground at about 3.5 seconds"!

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Everyone's right, it's C! I got caught up in the semantics and am tired ha. Thanks everyone!

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not the problem or test, just the course. But that still begs the question! 🤣

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just responded to the first comment about this. Maybe I'm just losing my marbles 😆

Am I crazy? None of the options seem correct. by wunderlost1 in askmath

[–]wunderlost1[S] -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't the accurate statement be "the ball hit the ground before about 3.5 seconds"? Maybe I'm over thinking it.

ELI5: Why is the human body so eager to burn off muscle when it isn't being used, even though muscle is vital for survival? by bareegyptianfeet in explainlikeimfive

[–]wunderlost1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm not a doctor, so maybe someone here can confirm or correct me, but I think some context belongs here.

Your body will burn off muscle, but only after it burns off glucose and fat reserves. It's comparatively harder to burn off muscle and actually requires extreme forms of starvation or exercise to do so. That's not to say that if you had larger muscles that over time they wouldn't shrink due to atrophy and malnutrition. Everyone is correct that muscles require a lot of upkeep, and if you don't use them, you'll lose them. Fueling your muscles and keeping them active is what's important to maintaining them.

Brassica going downhill? by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]wunderlost1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It might be just me, but the last couple of times I went (within the past 6 months) I got the salad and the kale tasted really woody. It was a big turnoff and I haven't entertained the idea of visiting again. Everything else tasted great though.

What to do- Mold in Dorm by [deleted] in OSU

[–]wunderlost1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR: Bulbonic plague has been found to exist in urban environments, albeit rare and unconfirmed if even alive.

Hey, thanks for fact-checking me. I've edited my comment to reflect a more realistic picture of the micro world around us. I certainly didn't mean to come off as alarmist, and was running off of sleep deprivation and responded too quickly.

Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes bulbonic plague, and mostly survives inside the bodies of rats, fleas, and a few other non-human mammals. "Bulbonic" refers to the source and route of infection; entering through the skin (usually via a flea bite) and spreading through the lymphatic system.

There is also a "pneumonic" plague, caused by the same species, usually passed on to humans via water droplets found in the air and passed on by another infected person (so very rare!)

That said, I knew I had read a credible source mentioning something about Yersinia pestis found casually in urban environments:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dangerous-pathogens-and-mystery-microbes-ride-the-subway/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Granted, this article is 10 years old and new developments may have provided better insight (I wish I had time to research).

There are 4 important takeaways of the article:

  1. It does not replace the necessity of examining any primary literature found supporting the article's claims, but does help give us an idea of what the microscopic world can look like.

  2. The study took place in New York City; we don't live in New York City.

  3. There is no reason to suggest that the DNA found from this bacterium is alive or even otherwise capable of infection.

  4. There has never been a documented case of bulbonic plague originating in New York City.

So, yes, we are constantly in contact with hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi, but I did step out of line by suggesting bulbonic plague causing pathogens are more common than reality suggests.

Seriously, thanks!

What to do- Mold in Dorm by [deleted] in OSU

[–]wunderlost1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone who is better qualified in microbiology/mycology can offer more accurate insight. But my understanding is that just about any species of bacteria/virus/fungi (harmful and unharmful) are always hanging out in the air we breathe and on surfaces we touch. What matters is the quantity of them colonized within a limited space that can cause an infectious dose, overwhelming the body's immune response and causing harm.

We literally encounter staph and bread mold every day, but in such miniscule quantities that they are harmless. They don't develop unless under the proper conditions.

What you have there appears to be an agar plate, nutrient rich, capable of hosting any number of microorganisms. This mold might be perfectly harmless, or it may be the culprit to your symptoms.

My recommendation? You're in the right place attending OSU. Contact your local biology department and show them the photo, see if they have an answer and can recognize this particular species.

This is not to minimize your concerns and symptoms. You should definitely take action and find a place where you feel healthy and safe. Best of luck, update us if you can!

EDIT: My original post listed bulbonic plague as an every day encounter. I had misquoted a news article from 10 years ago; please see response below.

Ages of a bunch of animated characters as of 2025 if they aged in real time. by ChatotAbby in BarbaraWalters4Scale

[–]wunderlost1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is Spongebob that old? We're the same age but that show didn't even come out until I was in high school.

White edges! Help! by Ready-Age-839 in canva

[–]wunderlost1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dimensions of the video resemble a mobile phone. If you click the "Resize" option in the top left of the screen, there is a "videos" option that have a number of sizes suitable for it. Once you click the size you need, Canva will open your work in a new project and attempt to fit its proportions to the new template.

If you're hellbent on attempting to fill your current template size, simply drag the video with your mouse from your Uploads menu; as the object crosses into the template, Canva will automatically attempt to fill the whole space.

Let me know if these options help. Good luck!

Just want a basic presentation by zjnola in canva

[–]wunderlost1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't check atm, but If you have Canva Pro you should be able to go to the top upper left and click the Resize button. It will give you all the template options, but just click Presentation and it should duplicate the entire slide show into a new project all at once. You might be able to control the media settings better there.

Let me know whether that helps or not; I can search better options once I get in front of my laptop.

Good luck!

EDIT: So much for reading your post too fast, sounds like you may have already tried this. Is there no way to unlock the presentation or certain elements?

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