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Gedanken experiment |
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Gedanken experiment [ge′däŋk·ən ik‚sper·ə·mənt] (physics) A hypothetical (“thought”) experiment which is possible in principle and is analyzed (but not performed) to test some hypothesis. Also known as thought experiment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the past, these scientists turned generally to Gedanken experiments that are tested in the imagination of scientists, but laboratory experiments are becoming more plausible. |
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