#xkcd 3106

[todays-xkcd]

'This HAZMAT container contains radioactive material with activity of one becquerel.' 'So, like, a single banana slice?'

Farads [Explained]

Transcript Under the Cut

[Cueball holds a stick while talking with Megan and White Hat.] Cueball: This stick is one meter long. Megan: Cool. White Hat: That's a nice stick.

[Cueball holds a smallish rock.] Cueball: This rock weighs one pound. Megan: I'd believe it. White Hat: Looks like a normal rock.

[Cueball holds a small battery.] Cueball: This battery is one volt. Megan: Seems fine. White Hat: Might need a recharge.

[Cueball holds a capacitor while Megan and White Hat panic.] Cueball: This capacitor is one farad. Megan: Aaaaa! Be careful!! White Hat: Put it down!!