• NaibofTabr@infosec.pub
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    12 hours ago

    On further inspection, it was found that the mathematician had assumed an ideal sphere of constant radius, while the real object was in fact oblate. The mathematician had neglected to take any measurements, leading to an incorrect value. The physicist’s answer was correct, but only at sea level at nominal temperature.

    The engineer is currently using calipers to measure the diameter of the object at many different angles in order to build a CAD model. He said we could expect results next year.

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      3 hours ago

      Anywhere with gravity sufficient to overcome the surface tension of the water from forming around the object or clinging to the container.

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      11 hours ago

      The physicist’s answer would be correct anywhere, no matter the temperature or density of the fluid.

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        11 hours ago

        Supposing that the measurements with and without the sphere are taken under identical circumstances. But you deserve the upvote either way.