Day 262 of 365

September 19

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Physics

Chaos Theory

Chaos theory studies systems where small changes lead to vastly different outcomes - deterministic yet unpredictable. Weather is chaotic, making long-term forecasting impossible. Strange attractors reveal hidden patterns in chaotic systems, showing order within disorder.

💡 Did you know?

The iconic 'butterfly effect' visualization comes from Edward Lorenz's weather model creating a butterfly-shaped attractor!

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