As a general proposition, calculating an order-of-magnitude estimate of a physical effect requires an understanding of 50% of the physics, while an exact calculation requires about 75%. We’ve reached ...As a general proposition, calculating an order-of-magnitude estimate of a physical effect requires an understanding of 50% of the physics, while an exact calculation requires about 75%. We’ve reached the point where it’s reasonable to attempt a variety of order-of-magnitude estimates.
