Submitted by MicroSofty88 t3_zymu1w in gadgets
EVOSexyBeast t1_j299g9z wrote
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> Inject /inˈjek(t)/ : introduce (something) into a passage, cavity, or solid material under pressure.
Which is what shining light onto something does.
eatmydeck t1_j29aegn wrote
I mean while technically it makes sense with that definition, that’s not how most English speakers would use “inject”. You’d probably use “projected onto your eyes” rather than “injected into” in your scenario.
EVOSexyBeast t1_j29agyw wrote
I agree
[deleted] t1_j29eklm wrote
Cuz that definition doesn’t make what he said make sense lol. Light isn’t injected into your eyeball by pressure. Please. Please stop.
eatmydeck t1_j2aapn8 wrote
Idk what you’re talking about, that’s what I’m saying; you wouldn’t use it that way. My point was that somebody whose new to the language might misunderstand that definition and think it fits in the context.
[deleted] t1_j29egkh wrote
Light has no pressure buddy try again
EVOSexyBeast t1_j29ejxh wrote
[deleted] t1_j29eoo9 wrote
No it doesn’t. Quite demonstrably actually
EVOSexyBeast t1_j29ex8f wrote
Here’s another link. Unless you’re disputing Maxwell’s equations you are simply incorrect. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pressure
[deleted] t1_j29fw46 wrote
Correct. This is the Change of momentum. Nothing is “injecting” light into your eyeballs. The light bounces or absorbs, it doesn’t create the same pressure in a medium.
EVOSexyBeast t1_j29ig6n wrote
Yes change in momentum is pressure.
Pressure is defined as force/area which is the same as momentum/area/time.
I agree injecting is not the ideal word but i feel it technically fits the definition.
MrMostlyMediocre t1_j29j181 wrote
I've never felt the pressure of light being introduced to my eyes.
Ever.
EVOSexyBeast t1_j29j71m wrote
That’s because it’s such a small amount of pressure it’s impossible to notice.
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