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....
" 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...
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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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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"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, 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,...
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...
... 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...
Coupla more points. Assuming identical bullets for the air gun and powder gun, then muzzle velocity mesurement is enough. End Statement. The discussion re...
... (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...
"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...
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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... 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...
... 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...
... 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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
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...