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Used to be Head of Mathematics in a VI form college in the UK. Now retired. Also taught Advanced Physics as I have a degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of London. Interests include Astrophysics, Cosmology, Physics, in general, reading, cycling, playing Bridge and chess. A keen cyclist and swimmer.

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  • What is the difference between a question that is "Open" and one that is "In Voting"?

    I have answered MANY questions that are "Open" which do not give the opportunity to Vote.

    Does this mean I get no points even if my answer is the only one as no-one seems to vote it "Best Answer"?

    2 AnswersYahoo Answers9 years ago

  • Collection of points...?

    From 17/2/07 to 14/10/09 is about 971 days (2.66 years).

    Can someone tell me how it is physically possible to answer 117 054 questions in this time?

    I find this rate of response amazing! Please tell me how it is done because I am willing to learn.

    The average number per day is about 120 or 5 per hour, non-stop for 2.66 years.

    How is it done? What is the secret? I am not seeking to offend anyone but I am absolutely fascinated by the statistics.

    Thank you.

    3 AnswersYahoo Answers1 decade ago

  • Accumulation of points?

    From 17/2/07 to 14/10/09 is about 971 days (2.66 years).

    Can someone tell me how it is physically possible to answer 117 054 questions in this time?

    I find this rate of response amazing! Please tell me how it is done because I am willing to learn.

    The average number per day is about 120 or 5 per hour, non-stop for 2.66 years.

    How is it done? What is the secret? I am not seeking to offend anyone but I am absolutely fascinated by the statistics.

    Thank you.

    2 AnswersChemistry1 decade ago

  • Points accumulation with Yahoo answers...?

    I am curious about the points obtained from answering questions.

    For example someone has 88 979 points from answering 10 489 questions.

    This is an average of 8.483 per question. 17% best ones.

    The % of best answers is, however, 56. How does one obtain such a high value, 8.483, and answer only 56% best answers? There seems to be a paradox here.

    I have 2 390 points from 580 answers with an average of 4.12 per answer.

    2 AnswersYahoo Answers1 decade ago