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ntveem said – Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:18:35 -0000 ( Link )

Q: Why is it so easy to become a rock star?
A: Because Metal Bands have plenty of vacancies

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  1. lucyinthesky said – Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:19:40 -0000 ( Link )

    Oh dear, I don’t get it. Is this a joke I can only get if I know something about science? :S

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  2. ntveem said – Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:12:12 -0000 ( Link )

    Sorry – made this up before my solid state exam :P
    Refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_band_structure for band structure in solids. Metals have partially filled bands, so they have vacancies. (embarrassed smile)

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  3. lucyinthesky said – Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:36:13 -0000 ( Link )

    Awesome! Thanks. That’s a pretty good joke :)

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