Apparently you can use a microwave and some sticky toffee pudding or something to measure the speed of light.
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While doing some drilling in my kitchen, I plugged my cheap microwave into an extension lead without an earth.
When I then tried using it, the whole thing was distinctly, and almost painfully, tingly to the touch. So I imagine there's a fair bit of leakage.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Bearing in mind the sink is trying to electrocute you everytime you touch it I think the microwave is the least of your worries'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Ah, I sorted that one out.
Changed my shoes.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBearing in mind the sink is trying to electrocute you everytime you touch it I think the microwave is the least of your worriesOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Don't bother drying your clothes in the microwave, it doesn't work. They catch fire and are still wet when they come out...“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostDon't bother drying your clothes in the microwave, it doesn't work. They catch fire and are still wet when they come out...Just saying like.
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostDon't bother drying your clothes in the microwave, it doesn't work. They catch fire and are still wet when they come out...Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostApparently you can use a microwave and some sticky toffee pudding or something to measure the speed of light.
Speed = frequency × wavelength so measure distance from peak to peak and multiply by your ovens stated frequency and presto. (I think)Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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