If the formula for water is H2O, is the formula for an ice cube H2O squared?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Applying literal logic to physical states creates absurd results.
- In plain terms
- Literal thinking can make senseless jokes.
- What can you take from it?
- Not everything follows simple math formulas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does logic break down?
- How do you use humor?
Another view
Scientific formulas do follow strict logic.
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