Monthly Archives: November 2009

Q: Since pi is infinite, do its digits contain all finite sequences of numbers?

Posted on November 8, 2009 by The Mathematician

Mathematician: As it turns out, mathematicians do not yet know whether the digits of pi contains every single finite sequence of numbers. That being said, many mathematicians suspect that this is the case, which would imply not only that the … Continue reading →

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Q: What is the connection between quantum physics and consciousness?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by The Physicist

Physicist: No connection. The idea that consciousness, or observation, can affect the physical world around us is called the “Copenhagen Interpretation”.  According to the Copenhagen interpretation, as long as there is no consciousness observing a system (a system of particles, … Continue reading →

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Q: What is the probability that in a group of 31 people, none of them have birthdays in February or August?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by The Physicist

Physicist: There are 365.25 days per year (on average), there are 31 days in August, and 28.25 days in February (on average).  The “.25” isn’t exact, but the last time that the “leap year every four years” rule wasn’t used … Continue reading →

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