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Why is the James Webb Space Telescope being placed at the L2 Lagrange point? Why isn't it being placed at L4 or L5?

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Why do neutrons tend to interact more readily with light nuclei rather than heavy ones (i.e., why is water a better neutron shield than lead)?

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What is the most stable long-term digital storage medium? Why?

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Aren't electric vehicles only as clean as the power grid they get charged from? How do emission standards compare for cars and power plants?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is the James Webb Space Telescope being placed at the L2 Lagrange point? Why isn't it being placed at L4 or L5?	77
Why do neutrons tend to interact more readily with light nuclei rather than heavy ones (i.e., why is water a better neutron shield than lead)?	52
What is the most stable long-term digital storage medium? Why?	1
Aren't electric vehicles only as clean as the power grid they get charged from? How do emission standards compare for cars and power plants?	1