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20239
Ed, I need to be convinced that measuring the muzzle velocity would settle this question. In addition, I would need to measure the arrival time at the target....
jim farrer
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20240
" Back when I took SCUBA cert, we were cautioned about the risks of knocking a vavle stem off, the resultant said to be the bottle ' ...blowing itself thru...
jim farrer
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20241
How did Tesla expect to uncover "The Secret of Life"? Did he think electricity would be required to "spark" life or that some other force/particle/energy was...
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20242
Does a point exist? How can it BE? When John Hutchison talks about "quantum fluctuations in time and space" is he talking about fluctuating into and out of...
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20243
"Ed, I need to be convinced that measuring the muzzle velocity would settle this question. In addition, I would need to measure the arrival time at the target....
Ed Phillips
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Apr 1, 2006
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20244
... Would it/him? I Seem to recall Gallileo, and sundry since, disproving this? Granted that the '120 mph' figure is approximate.... best dwp...
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Apr 1, 2006
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20245
... Jim, If I recall correctly, the terminal velocity can be as high as 180 mph. However, I see that Wikipedia claims 200 mph under this condition. Curiously,...
Bert Hickman
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Apr 1, 2006
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20246
Are you suggesting that the projectile is still being accelerated ... Would it/him? I Seem to recall Gallileo, and sundry since, disproving this? Granted that...
Ed Phillips
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Apr 1, 2006
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20247
... I was. But more in terms of the thing rolling around under vibration/braking forces. Or secure it. ... Shouldn't. Generally CG cyclinders/valving have a...
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Apr 1, 2006
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20248
Coupla more points. Assuming identical bullets for the air gun and powder gun, then muzzle velocity mesurement is enough. End Statement. The discussion re...
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Apr 1, 2006
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20249
In this case, the pressure rises past the tank rupture point, and a ... Shouldn't. Generally CG cyclinders/valving have a 'blow out plug' to vent...
Ed Phillips
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Apr 2, 2006
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20250
... (It has been speculated that Tesla's Public Performance persona contributed to the publick view of the mad scientist. But likely 'we had better not go...
davep@...
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Apr 2, 2006
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20251
"Is there any compelling reason why so-called "life" has to be ... Hard to say: 'compelling; is hard to define. Carbon IS more flexible than most in the...
Ed Phillips
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Apr 2, 2006
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20252
... What pressure? ... Either would seem to be more risky that a single .30-06? best dwp...
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Apr 2, 2006
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20253
Paleontologist, Richard Fortey in "Fossils: The Key to the Past", page 141 refers to "...the bizarre sulphur bacteria...." as "...perhaps an independent line...
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20254
... I'm reminded of what I heard about cannon balls of different weights being dropped from the same (great) height. I think the term you are looking for (but...
Reese
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Apr 2, 2006
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20255
... Used to? 1 year visuals and 5 year hydros. Reese...
Reese
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Apr 2, 2006
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20256
... 1800, typically. ... At 1000 yards? Maximum (not maximum effective) range? Reese...
Reese
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20257
... I'm reminded of what I heard about cannon balls of different weights being dropped from the same (great) height. I think the term you are looking for (but...
Ed Phillips
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Apr 2, 2006
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20258
... Definition noted, thanks I guess. ... X2. ... A ton of feathers and a ton of lead fall at what rate? Are the feathers contained in something or allowed to...
Reese
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20259
A ping pong ball and a ball of lead of the same ... A ton of feathers and a ton of lead fall at what rate? Are the feathers contained in something or allowed...
Ed Phillips
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Apr 2, 2006
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20260
... thanks... ... I was comparing JUST the bottle vs JUST the cartridge. 8)>> eg if the compressed air tank on a hypothetical vehicle failed... perhaps due to...
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Apr 2, 2006
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20261
Hi Jim... I should start a 600 list I suppose, but I don't. My main 'Priority', right now is keeping a roof over my head and a car on the road, and avoiding...
James Moore
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Apr 2, 2006
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20262
Now James, I think you're making a big thing about just a small problem. I like to start out by solving my simplest problem first. I want to get a cheaper lawn...
jim farrer
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20263
Hi James, ... them!? I shattered my leg a year and a half ago and applied to Social Security for temporary disability payments. My income was less than $3500...
David Thomson
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Apr 3, 2006
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20264
That's very creative and a bit humorous Jim... but the problem really is quite serious, and I don't see any good solutions. At sixty years of age it seems to...
James Moore
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Apr 3, 2006
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20265
Your skin is probably the wrong color Dave... that's the main problem. Or maybe you admitted to being an Caucasian American? No minorities ever have that ...
James Moore
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Apr 3, 2006
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20266
Many Americans now have as their most coherent goal the sustaining of an injury that will give them a monthly disability check for the rest of their lives....
Michael Riversong
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Apr 3, 2006
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20267
Hi Michael, ... Yes, that is very prevalent in my area, too. I know a guy whose back was so messed up it warranted a million dollar settlement. I see him...
David Thomson
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20268
I thought this article might be of interest. Reese -- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4862112.stm Light shed on mysterious particle By Rebecca Morelle BBC...
Reese
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