Quote by James C. Maxwell

In a few years, all great physical constants will have been approximately estimated, and that the only occupation which will be left to men of science will be to carry these measurements to another place of decimals.

In a few years, all great physical constants will have been

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This quote suggests that in the future, scientists will have made accurate estimates of all important physical constants. As a result, their main task will be to further refine these measurements to even more precise decimal places. It implies a view of scientific progress that focuses on the pursuit of increasingly detailed and exact measurements rather than major discoveries or breakthroughs. This viewpoint highlights the importance of precision and attention to detail in scientific research.

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By James C. Maxwell

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