Is there such a thing as a "Dumb question"?

[MrFun]

Originally posted by johncmcleod


I really hate it when people give those answers. I might be just trying to be polite and start a conversation and they give some dumb answer. When people ask questions like that it is because they are looking for more info. Why can't they just answer like a normal person and say this:

"So, you're washing your car today, huh?"
"Yeah, I just went on a trip through Wisconsin and there were a lot of muddy roads, so my car needs to be washed."

"So, you're studying right now?"
"Yeah. I have a big test tomorrow"

"So, you like to play chess?"
"Not really. I'm just bored right now."

Oh, I don't make someone feel bad when they actually ask me such questions -- but that is what I think about those questions usually.

[Whaleboy]

If you are falling to Earth, what is terminal velocity again? It will surely take a while to hit the bottom.

Surely terminal velocity is 0? sorry couldn't help it

[Kuciwalker]

Nope, because terminal velocity is the speed reached when equilibrium between gravity and air resistance is attained.