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  1. Some questions about humidity and storing DVDs in a closed …

    Jul 21, 2023 · The discussion revolves around the effects of humidity on storing DVDs and electronic components in closed cardboard boxes, particularly during transitions between humid and dry …

  2. CD Players: How Do They Interfere? - Physics Forums

    Nov 9, 2004 · The "reference beam" in the case of CDs and DVDs is the part of the laser beam that is reflected from the surface of the disk (aka the "land"). THe beam that goes into the pits will travel a …

  3. Why is there a spectrum on the back of a CD or DVD?

    Sep 22, 2011 · The spectrum observed on the back of a CD or DVD is a result of diffraction, where the tracks and sectors on the disc act as a diffraction grating. This phenomenon occurs when light bends …

  4. The Many Faces of Topology - Physics Forums

    Dec 17, 2024 · Topology is a branch of mathematics that encompasses many different parts. It is sometimes even difficult to see what these branches have in common or why they are all called …

  5. Kinematics equations: Prove that a=vdv/ds • Physics Forums

    Dec 1, 2019 · The discussion revolves around the kinematics equation a = v dv/ds, focusing on the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and displacement in one-dimensional motion. …

  6. Spatial Curvature in Cosmological Models - Physics Forums

    Mar 16, 2024 · Standard cosmological models are classified by spatial curvature into three broad types: open, flat, and closed universes. These correspond to negative, zero, and positive spatial curvature …

  7. Pressure-Volume Work • Physics Forums

    Jan 22, 2026 · The discussion revolves around the concept of pressure-volume work in a thermodynamic system involving a gas in a rigid cylinder with a piston. Participants explore the …

  8. Why Do Longer Wavelengths Go Slower in Glass? - Physics Forums

    Jan 6, 2022 · The discussion centers around the behavior of light in glass, specifically addressing why longer wavelengths appear to travel slower than shorter wavelengths. Participants explore concepts …

  9. Safety of a PC when disconnected from the Internet

    Jul 24, 2020 · The discussion revolves around the safety of a PC when it is disconnected from the Internet, particularly concerning the presence of viruses and malware. Participants explore various …

  10. Oct 27, 2000 · Dummy Start at Cycle Trough: Phase Shift: