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The Answer Is 5∓4
Math Science
29 days ago 5.2K views 0 shares
The Answer Is 5∓4
The eternal math problem that breaks the internet: 6 ÷ 2(1+2) = ? This equation is mathematical warfare. Some people get 9 (following order of operations: 6÷2=3, then 3×3=9), while others insist it's 1 (treating 2(1+2) as a single term: 6÷6=1). The real answer? It's ambiguous notation! Modern math conventions say it's 9, but implicit multiplication by juxtaposition (the 2(1+2) part) creates the confusion. The bell curve perfectly captures how people respond—from "invalid question" rage to "I can't do basic arithmetic" despair. Mathematicians just avoid writing equations this way. They'd use parentheses to make it clear: (6÷2)(1+2)=9 or 6÷(2(1+2))=1. Properly notated math doesn't start internet wars!

The Great Plane-Treadmill Debate
Physics Science Engineering
1 month ago 6.9K views 0 shares
The Great Plane-Treadmill Debate
The infamous "plane on a treadmill" thought experiment has sparked more internet fights than pineapple on pizza! Here's the physics breakdown: planes don't push against the ground—they push against the air . The engines generate thrust through the air, not by spinning the wheels. So even if the treadmill perfectly cancels the wheel rotation, the plane would still move forward relative to the air and generate lift. The wheels would just spin twice as fast while the plane smugly takes off anyway. It's like trying to stop someone on roller skates by moving the floor—they're still gonna glide forward if they're pushing against something else. The middle image showing a plane taking off from a moving truck actually demonstrates this principle perfectly. Physics: 1, Intuition: 0.