reverse sprinkler
physics thought experiment popularized by Richard Feynman, consisting of a sprinkler-like device which is submerged in a tank and made to suck in the surrounding fluid
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reverse sprinkler
Summary
reverse sprinkler is a thought experiment[1]. It draws 208 Wikipedia views per month (thought_experiment category, ranking #40 of 56).[2]
Key Facts
- reverse sprinkler's instance of is recorded as thought experiment[3].
- reverse sprinkler's instance of is recorded as physics experiment[4].
- Richard Feynman is named after reverse sprinkler[5].
- reverse sprinkler is a type of appliance[6].
- reverse sprinkler's does not have characteristic is recorded as T-symmetry[7].
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Context
Recorded instance of include thought experiment[3] and physics experiment[4].
Why It Matters
reverse sprinkler draws 208 Wikipedia views per month (thought_experiment category, ranking #40 of 56).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]