Physics of Life, Ep 1: What can physics tell us about ourselves?
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The Law of Nonlinear Scaling
Scaling an object or system up does not result in linear increases across all aspects such as strength, heartbeat, or road capacity. This insight, first pondered by Galileo, underlines the concept that certain properties do not increase proportionally when the size of an object or system is doubled or tripled. This phenomenon has significant implications in various scientific and practical applications.
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