/sci/ - Science & Math

>Be attending introductory physics lecture
> Professor says that light travels in a straight path if uninterrupted by any reflective or refractive materials
>some kid raises his hand
>He is ignored
>doesnt take his hand down
>The teacher finishes his bit and lets the kid ask his question
> Professor, if light travels in a straight line, what about when it is near a black hole
>Professor says "You are asking about things that not only a) can you not even understand but b) have no part in this course. If you ask questions that have no relevance to this class again you will be asked to leave, there are people here who want to LEARN, not act like they know everything."
>Kid sits down
>mfw