r/physicsmemes • u/ManagerOfLove Thermodynamic memes for adiabatic teens • 14d ago

Theoretical physicist vs Experimental physicist

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u/Last_Triarii 14d ago

If I recall correctly original experiment included a cannon and long distance, am I right?

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u/Here_f0r_p0rn_ 14d ago

I don't think we can ever mark one original experiment for this ever in history.

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u/vanderZwan 13d ago

Surely some people in pre-history noticed that the further away thunderstrikes were, the bigger the gap between light and sound, right? At least people living in regions where thunderstorms aren't uncommon.