a: proton of a hydrogen atom ~
b: volleyball

What:

"Metaphors related to everyday things like cars or sports help get the point across. For example, if the proton of a hydrogen atom is the size of, say, a volleyball, then the electron is a spec of dust about 11 miles away."


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Writer: Craig Pickering
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Date: Apr 15 2016 1:15 PM


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