"Physics 101" by benchen71
- benchen71
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"Physics 101" by benchen71
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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Don't let the scary physics equations put you off! OK, so a little knowledge of physics might come in handy. Hopefully, you'll be able to work through the required prerequisites, put together the experimental data in the right way, and make an important discovery that just might net you a Nobel Prize down the track. In this case, what you are looking for is a phrase suggested by the four long answers.
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Physics 101 - Online Form
Physics 101 - PUZ
Physics 101 - PDF
Physics 101 - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Don't let the scary physics equations put you off! OK, so a little knowledge of physics might come in handy. Hopefully, you'll be able to work through the required prerequisites, put together the experimental data in the right way, and make an important discovery that just might net you a Nobel Prize down the track. In this case, what you are looking for is a phrase suggested by the four long answers.
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Physics 101 - Online Form
Physics 101 - PUZ
Physics 101 - PDF
Physics 101 - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun May 07, 2023 7:18 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Castle stormed! Lots of spoiler-y things on the tip of my tongue, so I’ll just stop there. Good one, Ben!
Ray
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- Darth
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said Darth looking across the chasm.
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Moat crossed, castle stormed, and physics learned. Great one, Ben!
Matthew
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I think physics is one of the toughest subjects at a secondary level. I have all the pieces (maybe?), but I still need to have the a-ha moment!
Can "Calculus 101" be next?
Can "Calculus 101" be next?
- PuzNewbie
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Oh no - I got burned! Thought I had a really good a-ha moment. Turns out it was a ruh-roh.
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- benchen71
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Your wish is my command...
In other news, my stats on Crosshare show me that I've had over 15,000 solvers. Not all of those got the meta, so it's a helpful reminder that the grid and clues have to be worthwhile in themselves.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
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- lbray53
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I was a math major with a physics minor. I am totally lost. I will stay the course.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Crossed! Stormed!
With help. And now that the castle is finally mine, I’m kicking myself for having needed nudging.
Fun! Thanks, Ben!
With help. And now that the castle is finally mine, I’m kicking myself for having needed nudging.
Fun! Thanks, Ben!
- benchen71
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Almost at the end of the first 24 hours, and here's the first batch of solvers:
SporcleMirror
Madhatter5
Hector
rjy
edestlin
Meg
boharr
Darth
Qmark
Tyrpmom
MatthewL
Deb W
hoover
Rayyan Choudhury
Laura M
Sharkicicles
Jim23809
Bbaack
Jaclyn
Darrell
Ergcat
markhr
I K Snamhcok
woozy
SeamusOL
We start with 25! Nudges might need to come slightly early on Thursday May 4th.
SporcleMirror
Madhatter5
Hector
rjy
edestlin
Meg
boharr
Darth
Qmark
Tyrpmom
MatthewL
Deb W
hoover
Rayyan Choudhury
Laura M
Sharkicicles
Jim23809
Bbaack
Jaclyn
Darrell
Ergcat
markhr
I K Snamhcok
woozy
SeamusOL
We start with 25! Nudges might need to come slightly early on Thursday May 4th.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
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Accidentally submitted my MMMM answer in the MOAT. And it sank. Still lost on this one.
- DrTom
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Superb puzzle, chuckled to myself. Crossed the MOAT and can’t wait for the light to come on for MikeyG
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
- benchen71
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A solver update for you:
Mikey G
DrTom
MrTheHan
moron
Berto
We're up to 30! That's quite low for what I thought should be a "week 1". So...
Mikey G
DrTom
MrTheHan
moron
Berto
We're up to 30! That's quite low for what I thought should be a "week 1". So...
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
- benchen71
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It's May 4th, so here are the nudges as promised:
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Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!