What is the best answer to the question ''why''?
Because
Physics question, which answer would you pick?
First you must ask 'relative to what?' (A) seems correct relative to the earth for a short distance, yet this may be interpreted as circumnavigating and not a constant velocity (see B) (B) is not correct relative to the earth, it is orbiting the earth and undergoing a constant centripetal acceleration (the direction is always changing when an object moves in a circle, so it cannot have a constant velocity) (C) The tennis ball may have a constant horizontal velocity ignoring air resistance, but it also has a downward acceleration due to gravity (D) The can of soda, relative to the earth, does have a constant zero velocity (E) The person on the ferris wheel does not (see B) Depending on the rigor of one's argument, letter D is the best if the frame of reference is the table, since even if one argues that the table is attached to the earth in orbit around the sun, the can, measured against the table's frame of reference is always zero. Letter A may also be acceptable and is considered so in most physics problems unless otherwise stated. That being said, D and A are probably the best answers
Can the original poster for a Quora question pick a "best answer"?
Only if the question is associate with a monetary reward. Quora questions belong to the community, so the OP has no more control on his question than any other user; however, if the question is associated with a knowledge prize, then the sponsor of the prize can decide who is the winner.Knowledge Prizes: Unlock answers to important questions by Richard Henry on The Quora Blog
How does Quora choose the best answer to a question?
Quora is never open about its algorithms for fear that people may learn to beat the system so one can safely assume that no insider is going to answer this question. All of us can simply guess and try to guess correctly.To me, it appears that the longer the answer, the better chance it has of reaching the top. Views to votes ratio may or may not be relevant. I have often found an incongruity in this relationship with the position of an answer given that the lengths of the two answers are comparable.A person who has greater number of endorsements in a particular topic seems to have a better chance at being in top.Similarly if a person is a Top Writer, chances are that if their answer is long enough, it could be the top answer.All factors being equal - length, views to votes and popularity, the newer answer has a better chance of being on top. The key factor appears to be the person's ability to write twenty words in place of five. I think I have written a long enough answer. If this manages to reach on top of the answer chain, my analysis would be correct.... Otherwise, I shall come back another time and add some block quotes with links to various pages and we shall see how that goes. Watch this space for developments as I try to crack the QA (Quora Algorithm)... Actually, not. I don't care...you try.
I want to get into Juilliard. Yes, I pick best answer.?
I want to get into Juilliard for piano because piano's just something I love to do. I've been playing since I was young but I haven't practiced much because who would've known I wanted to go to a music school? Well one day I was practicing piano and I realized how much I loved the piano so I started researching and ta-da, I want to go to Juilliard! Yes, I am aware of how hard it is to get accepted but I'm trying very hard. I try to practice at least 4 hours a day but sometimes I'm not. I have played Mozart and Burgmuller and more in the past and I'm currently playing Beethoven. I have already mostly memorized 2 of his movements but they are both from different sonatas. Any suggestions for how I can improve or what I can do to get in? Oh and btw I'm 14; freshman in high school.
How do I best answer this interview question ''can you learn quickly?”?
The phrase “I’m a quick learner” or “I’m a fast learner” are dead giveaways that you’re not bringing enough to the table. If you simply answer an interview question with “I’m a quick learner so I should be able to pick up that skill in no time” then you are not doing enough to sell yourself. And an interview is really just a time and place to sell yourself.Rather than just answering this question with a simple “yes” or “no” I would recommend illustrating how you could be a quick learner. Use your past experience and accomplishments to show that you learn new skills or systems quickly. Utilizing a parallel scenario will definitely leave an impression on the hiring manager and help them see you as their perfect candidate. Best of luck to you on your transition.Denver, www.acceleratedtransitions.com
Amazon interview: what is the best answer to the question "why Amazon?"?
Why that question?What the recruiter trying to understand here from you is that you won’t take this job for granted but actually motivated and driven to join Amazon.It’s a disintegrated example of an experiement conducted in Navy Seals where new comers are tested for their passion to join Seals. The experiment consists of tying five different types of knots underwater. Once you completed the first knot underwater, you come up and ask for what’s the second type of knot that should be tied. This tests how hard one would push himself to join Seals.“Why Amazon?” is for the same purpose. So, instead of saying stats and facts about Amazon, you should make the answer more emotional rather than rational.Say something like these below,Believing the vision:“I really believe the vision that making Amazon the Earth’s most customer-centric company more than anyone and I wanted to be a part of it on it’s pursuit which is the reason and motivation driving me to join Amazon.”Sharing a personal story:“The reason why I’m willing to join Amazon is how well I was treated when I raised a complaint which one wouldn’t be able to see in other e-commerce companies. It maybe a small thing but it was pretty magnificent on how Amazon takes little things seriously and I’m a guy of same trait which motivates me to join the workplace where I feel belonged.”P.S. I’d be writing more quality content like these regarding interviews and career guidance. So, if you find this answer interesting and useful, then do follow me.
If Quora advertises as having "the best answer to any question", and there are a number of answers, which one is the best, and how is that decided?
Quora lies.Answers are provided by the community - that’s us. There are some really bright, incredibly gifted people who have a great insight to the question who can provide really great answers and then there is the rest of us. The rest of us know a lot about some things and a little about a lot of things. We share what we know and unfortunately, we also share what we think we know. Most of us don’t know the difference.People respond to questions on Quora for a variety of reasons. A lot of it is selling our views on various topics to those who are still forming opinions on them. Of course we think that our opinions have merit otherwise we would not be here. Sometimes we’re even right.Quora rates answers automatically based on formatting and length (I think). It also weighs answers by what kind of responses we’ve received on our answers (upvotes and downvotes) in the past and on that particular answer. The actual algorithm is secret or at least I’ve never seen it shared.What it all adds up to is a collection valuable information, informed opinion, somewhat reliable information, and some real garbage masquerading as facts and informed opinion.Think of it as a gold mine where the glittery stuff is there, you just have to dig through the rocks and mud to find it and it really helps to know what you’re looking for.The best answer to your question is that the answers are sorted using Quora’s super secret algorithm which might actually pick the best answer. You might notice the look of skepticism on my face…
Do biblical creationists ever pick a best answer that wasn't another biblical creationist's?
@Zebronke... I don't know who you're supposed to be addressing, but I'm no atheist... Just and fyi, not-a-creationist does NOT equal atheist, plenty of theists think you guys (I have to assume you're one of them, given context) are terds The secure account is because of infantile pricks who can't deal with criticism... Not some sort of mass confirmation bias. Ironic screename, was that intentional...