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How many LHC physicists does it take to change a light bulb?

October 1st, 2008 Posted in Physics Humor

Q: How many LHC physicists are necessary to change a light bulb?

A: Two hundred and fifty two : 136 to smash it up + 114 to analyze the tiny pieces + two to write a report that changing the light bulb will not destroy the earth.

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3 Responses to “How many LHC physicists does it take to change a light bulb?”

  1. Siegfried Sheldrake Says:

    That’s (1.36×10^16)+1 jokes now. ;)


  2. Talk Like A Physicist » Blog Archive » Amazing fact about LHC and fear Says:

    [...] is one more: How many LHC physicists does it take to change a light bulb? Answer is [...]


  3. Convert Says:

    It takes exactly minimum of 5 physicists to change a light bulb: 1 is standing on a table holding the new bulb up, whilst 4 remaining physicists each holds one corner of the table lifting it up and turning it round with the one standing on in precise circles to screw the bulb into pace :)!


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