Sunday 26 June 2016

Every Inchie Monday: Physics

Hello Folks,

Well, this week I found two references to physics at this point in HHGG.  One is a mention of Improbability Physics, which applies to the improbability drive of the Heart of Gold.  The other relates to Trillian, who in explaining her reason for hitching a lift with Zaphod says, "After all with a degree in Maths and another in astrophysics what else was there to do?  It was either that or the dole-queue again on Monday...." [chapter 13]



My first inchie is the obvious one - probably the most famous equation in the world:




The quilled inchie was difficult.  The definition of physics says in part that it deals with the structure of atoms. So I depicted an atom of water, with one oxygen molecule and two of hydrogen to get H20.  I don't know -- it was a hard one this week.  (Looks a bit like Mickey Mouse to me, now that I look at it.)  



I remember loving physics in high school but darned if I can remember any of it now!

8 comments:

  1. Now why did you say it looked like Micky Mouse, 'cos that's all I can see now. Great inchies, you are doing well keeping up with the quilled ones.

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  2. LOL! I'm with Wendy. You set us up for that visual! Both are wonderful. You loved physics? Humm, can't even imagine :)

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  3. Terrific inchies and I looked at your profile and your cat is beautiful

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. Love your inchies. Nice to see two every week.
    Yes there are two references. I took physics at this point because Arthur thought about the party and in the next chapter is the part with the improbability drive of the Heart of Gold.

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  5. The physics of Mickey Mouse! I love it!

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  6. Oh my what brilliant inchies - love your Micky Mouse!!!

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  7. Thanks Kia for keeping us up on the story line. I liked Physics, too, but am glad I didn't have to take it at the university level. I remind those around me constantly that it's "all about vectors." Drives 'em crazy! Like your quilled interpretation; indeed, where would we be without water? c

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  8. How amazing that you & I have used the same thing as our inchie! Forgotten all about physics since I left school lol.

    Sally

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