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The Carnot cycle is a theoretical construct from thermodynamics describing an ideal way to produce work using a temperature differential. The shape of the diagram matches diagrams of said cycle. The different stages in the Carnot cycle are either isentropic or isothermal. 'Isometric', 'Isotonic', and 'Isopropyl' all play on the 'iso' prefix. 'Isometric' also describes the shape of the diagram. 'Isotonic' seems to have something to do with muscles... which I suppose have some relation to engines as well—they both do work. | The Carnot cycle is a theoretical construct from thermodynamics describing an ideal way to produce work using a temperature differential. The shape of the diagram matches diagrams of said cycle. The different stages in the Carnot cycle are either isentropic or isothermal. 'Isometric', 'Isotonic', and 'Isopropyl' all play on the 'iso' prefix. 'Isometric' also describes the shape of the diagram. 'Isotonic' seems to have something to do with muscles... which I suppose have some relation to engines as well—they both do work. | ||
[[Special:Contributions/172.69.218.52|172.69.218.52]] 16:11, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | [[Special:Contributions/172.69.218.52|172.69.218.52]] 16:11, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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Did anyone notice that there is a note on the top of XKCD about how to register to vote? [[User:Zachweix|Zachweix]] ([[User talk:Zachweix|talk]]) 17:18, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | Did anyone notice that there is a note on the top of XKCD about how to register to vote? [[User:Zachweix|Zachweix]] ([[User talk:Zachweix|talk]]) 17:18, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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::I agree. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 18:46, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ::I agree. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 18:46, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
:::Thermodynamics is the hell! I've always hated it. But I entered the essential original terms with a short explanation. And now I feel we should reverse-translate Randalls words to the real thing, or more precise: a similar sentence using accurate words. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 20:36, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | :::Thermodynamics is the hell! I've always hated it. But I entered the essential original terms with a short explanation. And now I feel we should reverse-translate Randalls words to the real thing, or more precise: a similar sentence using accurate words. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 20:36, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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Decline and Fall could also reference Evelyn Waugh - though it is a stand alone novel, his first, not part of a cycle. [[User:Arachrah|Arachrah]] ([[User talk:Arachrah|talk]]) 12:13, 25 October 2018 (UTC) | Decline and Fall could also reference Evelyn Waugh - though it is a stand alone novel, his first, not part of a cycle. [[User:Arachrah|Arachrah]] ([[User talk:Arachrah|talk]]) 12:13, 25 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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'''Inflation is probably wrong explained''' | '''Inflation is probably wrong explained''' | ||
One section before dark energy is mentioned, in Cosmology this energy causes the ''cosmic inflation''. I'm sure Randall talks about this. But maybe we just should mention both. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 18:12, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | One section before dark energy is mentioned, in Cosmology this energy causes the ''cosmic inflation''. I'm sure Randall talks about this. But maybe we just should mention both. --[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 18:12, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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Is there a pun in the title text on token-ring (Tolkien ring) networks? [[User:Mlv|Mlv]] ([[User talk:Mlv|talk]]) 18:39, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | Is there a pun in the title text on token-ring (Tolkien ring) networks? [[User:Mlv|Mlv]] ([[User talk:Mlv|talk]]) 18:39, 24 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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Current explanations for this reference don't seem to adequately explain why it would be a stage in a four-part cycle. Actually, the first thing which comes to mind is the [https://bycommonconsent.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/pridecycle.gif four-stage pride cycle] (repentance, prosperity, pride, destruction, repentance ''et cetera''), which is often referenced when analysing the plot of the Book of Mormon (though I don't see why it would be limited to that context). However, the precise term "decline and fall" doesn't seem to be used in the diagrams that first come up in a search for that (though it would be a fitting description for the destruction stage), and I don't know how well known that device is outside of LDS circles, so I'm not sure if that's being directly referenced. | Current explanations for this reference don't seem to adequately explain why it would be a stage in a four-part cycle. Actually, the first thing which comes to mind is the [https://bycommonconsent.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/pridecycle.gif four-stage pride cycle] (repentance, prosperity, pride, destruction, repentance ''et cetera''), which is often referenced when analysing the plot of the Book of Mormon (though I don't see why it would be limited to that context). However, the precise term "decline and fall" doesn't seem to be used in the diagrams that first come up in a search for that (though it would be a fitting description for the destruction stage), and I don't know how well known that device is outside of LDS circles, so I'm not sure if that's being directly referenced. | ||
− | The other thing which comes up is the [http://biology-igcse.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/0/7/15070316/408075.jpg?380 lag, growth, stagnation, decline] model which is often used for describing the development of a bacterial culture, though I've also been taught a remarkably similar model in the context of popularity over time of seaside resorts (with the addition of a possible rejuvenation stage), so it's not limited to biology. Although while | + | The other thing which comes up is the [http://biology-igcse.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/0/7/15070316/408075.jpg?380 lag, growth, stagnation, decline] model which is often used for describing the development of a bacterial culture, though I've also been taught a remarkably similar model in the context of popularity over time of seaside resorts (with the addition of a possible rejuvenation stage), so it's not limited to biology. Although while in is a four-stage model with a "decline" stage, it's not inherently a cycle. |
I suspect those might not the only things that have "decline and fall" as one of four parts ("cyclic", in either sense, or otherwise). | I suspect those might not the only things that have "decline and fall" as one of four parts ("cyclic", in either sense, or otherwise). | ||
-- HarJIT [[Special:Contributions/141.101.107.234|141.101.107.234]] 14:21, 27 October 2018 (UTC) | -- HarJIT [[Special:Contributions/141.101.107.234|141.101.107.234]] 14:21, 27 October 2018 (UTC) | ||
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