A World Without Friction

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Granger Meador

Mu (the coefficient of friction) is our friend. Witness what happens at a Portland, Oregon intersection when our friend leaves on winter vacation.

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I enjoy day hikes, photography, reading, and technology. My wife Wendy and I work in the Bartlesville Public Schools in northeast Oklahoma, but this blog is outside the scope of our employment.

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2 Responses to A World Without Friction

Kyle says:

January 19, 2007 at 11:22 pm

This is why I left for college after the first wave Friday night…

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Amanda G. says:

January 28, 2007 at 9:42 pm

Goodness, mu really IS your friend. That reminded me of a pinball game except quite a bit less fun.

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