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Magical World of Physics
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Three students and a sliced pizza
Puzzle: Three students, Emma, Peter, and James, shared a pizza. Emma ate a quarter, Peter ate a third , which resulted in Peter having 2...

Physics Core
Mar 19
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A bat and a ball problem. Two modes of thinking: fast (intuitive) and slow (analytical)
This intriguing puzzle, which even Harvard students got wrong, highlights how two modes of thinking, fast and slow, affect our decisions

Physics Core
Apr 1, 2024
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Three students and eight beer bottles
Puzzle. Three students, Peter, James, and Emma, went out to celebrate their exams. Peter bought five beer bottles, each costing £3, whereas James bought three. At the night's end, Emma handed Peter £7 and James £1, saying they were even. Peter happily accepted, but James felt he was shorted. Who cheated in the math exam? Three students went out to celebrate their exams . Solution. Peter and James contributed 5 to 3 but were refunded 7 to 1, which may seem unfair. However,

Physics Core
Mar 24, 2024
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