energy has different manifestations like Vishnu

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An example of a simile used to help explain a scientific concept:

"I…refer to energy as having different manifestations or aspects, like the god Vishnu."

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.