Physics, Monday, Class #3, Period 4

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Sam was probably looking a little tired as the students entered, but that didn't stop her from smiling at them, even as she held to her coffee mug like a lifeline. "I know I promised that we'd address Einsteinian definitions of gravity, but I've decided that makes more sense to discuss when we get into relativity. Today we'll be looking at the laws of thermodynamics. Traditionally, there have been three laws, but fairly recently a fourth--or zeroeth--has been added." She wrote four equations on the board and passed out some handouts explaining the laws in more significant detail.

"So, why do we care?" She paced back and forth in front of the class, gesturing with her coffee and perhaps jostling a person or two who might be dozing. "Because it explains how heat and energy work both within a single system and between systems. They explain how one event will always have a ripple effect, even if its ultimate result is completely unpredictable."

"For the rest of class, I'd like you to work on the experiment that's detailed in your handout packets. You may work either alone or in teams of two. Please be careful using the bunsen burners and make sure to wear the safety goggles at all times. I'll expect to see your graphs and charts at the end of class. Just leave them on the desk before you go."

[ooc: OCD in a second! is up!]

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Sign In #3

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

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Re: Sign In #3

[blackmagic-eve.livejournal.com]

Eve Levine

During the Lecture

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Mod being awakened, if you wish.

Re: During the Lecture

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

Physics provided John with so many things, but his post-lunch nap was a clear favorite. His head lolled way back and his jaw dropped open, causing him to snore a bit. Never mind the drool.

Re: During the Lecture

[ktarian-wildman.livejournal.com]

Naomi was alert and took down detailed notes.

Re: During the Lecture

[my-tragic-past.livejournal.com]

Kevin looked confused. He was actually trying to pay attention to the lecture, but got lost after about, oh, twelve seconds.

Re: During the Lecture

[withoutverona]

It kept Romeo awake, though he wasn't sure how much of this he understood. He was taking notes anyhow.

Re: During the Lecture

[techno-tosh.livejournal.com]

Tosh was taking as many detailed notes as possible even though she understood all of this.

Re: During the Lecture

[itsjustlanguage.livejournal.com]

Hoshi took lots of notes, more to keep herself awake and focused than anything else.

Re: During the Lecture

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

Sokka took detailed notes. Although the math was beyond him, the rest made sense enough. More or less.

Somewhat jokingly, he raised his hand. "So, if order is always supposed to decrease in a system, does that mean that evil dictators are scientifically, and not just morally, contrary to the laws of nature?"

Re: During the Lecture

[senor-chado.livejournal.com]

No sleeping on Chad's part, but he did get into a bit of zone with taking down notes. That was okay, though. They were just words now, but that's why you reviewed them later to make better sense of them.

Re: During the Lecture

[carsexual]

Sam struggled to stay awake and take notes, but it was really hard.

Re: During the Lecture

[the_merriest]

Rikku was taking so many notes. And bouncing like crazy.

Experiment!

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Setting each other on fire, playing with the chemical, or horseplay around the experiments are a definite trip to detention. Otherwise, feel free to chat and hang out as you work.

Re: Experiment!

[blackmagic-eve.livejournal.com]

After putting the safety goggles on, Eve was more than content to play around -- though properly so -- with the experiment.

A partner was totally welcome, though.

Re: Experiment!

[my-tragic-past.livejournal.com]

Kevin read the sheet. Well, he attempted to read the sheet; some of the words seemed to blur together, and every time he attempted to make sense of some of the charts, his heart rate would increase.

Maybe he would just play with the fire.

He looked around, hoping someone would come over and be his partner.

Re: Experiment!

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

Rodney glared at John as he set up the experiment. "You better stay awake for this, or I won't be responsible when your hair catches on fire."

Re: Experiment!

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

Sokka put on the goggles -- very conscious of how dorky they made him look -- and experimented with turning the flame on the burner up and down while waiting for a partner.

Re: Experiment!

[senor-chado.livejournal.com]

Amazingly, even with the goggles, Chad's eyes eye still hidden behind his hair.

That did not deter him from looking around for maybe a partner to help him with the experiment.

Re: Experiment!

[lil-yellow.livejournal.com]

Bumblebee pulled the safety goggles on with a minimum of trouble, though they didn't quite sit right, and then looked around for a partner.

Talk to the TAs

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Whenever they ping in!

Re: Talk to the TAs

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

Rodney's here and happy ready to help.

Re: Talk to the TAs

[lil-yellow.livejournal.com]

Bumblebee was available for lab assistance should it be needed.

Talk to Sam

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

But not until later tomorrow evening, EDT

OOC

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

As we do.