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Why are infrared telescopes like the JWST critical for observing the early universe? If light from far away is being red-shifted, wouldn't the farthest light eventually be shifted into radio wavelengths making radio telescopes more useful?

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Wind-powered vehicle moving directly downwind faster than wind?

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Would a wire that is 1 light second long, but is disconnected still transmit energy to a light bulb?

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Will it be possible to take a clear photo of the James Webb Space Telescope using Hubble?

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Will it be possible to clearly see the James Webb Space Telescope using optical means (such as Hubble)?

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If a large body of water was teleported into deep space, would it freeze or vapourize?

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How fast do the tips of drum sticks move in a high tempo solo, say like in Caravan (from Whiplash)? Are they breaking the sound barrier?

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Are the seasons in the northern hemisphere milder due to the summer solstice and perihelion being at opposite times?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why are infrared telescopes like the JWST critical for observing the early universe? If light from far away is being red-shifted, wouldn't the farthest light eventually be shifted into radio wavelengths making radio telescopes more useful?	897
Wind-powered vehicle moving directly downwind faster than wind?	28
Would a wire that is 1 light second long, but is disconnected still transmit energy to a light bulb?	1
Will it be possible to take a clear photo of the James Webb Space Telescope using Hubble?	1
Will it be possible to clearly see the James Webb Space Telescope using optical means (such as Hubble)?	1
If a large body of water was teleported into deep space, would it freeze or vapourize?	1
How fast do the tips of drum sticks move in a high tempo solo, say like in Caravan (from Whiplash)? Are they breaking the sound barrier?	1
Are the seasons in the northern hemisphere milder due to the summer solstice and perihelion being at opposite times?	1