thought experiment
noun/ˈθɔːt ɪksperɪmənt/
/ˈθɔːt ɪksperɪmənt/
- a mental assessment of the possible effects or results of a theory
- Einstein is known for his thought experiments, which often start with one question: ‘What if …?’
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