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210 CHAPTER 48. PENGUIN LOGIC
• If we assume that a gas is in a state of molecular chaos with the velocities
of two molecules before collision being statistically independent,
then we can theoretically derive Boltzmann’s equation, which has certain
solutions which agree with certain observations. Hence the gas in
a state of molecular chaos.
• If we assume that there is a smallest quantum of energy, then we can
theoretically derive a formula for the spectrum of black-body radiation,
which agrees with observation. Hence there is a smallest quantum of
energy.
• If we assume that light consists of particles named photons, then we
can theoretically derive a formula for photoelectricity, which agrees
with certain observations. Hence light consists of photon particles.
• If we assume Pauli’s exclusion principle, then we can explain certain
observed atomic electron configurations. Hence electrons obey Pauli’s
exclusion principle.
• If we assume that the wave function collapses at observation, then we
can theoretically explain an certain observed blips on a screen. Hence
the wave function collapses at observation.