Anybody else amazed at the weakness of gravity?

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Arcadio

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Originally posted by: JTsyo
9.8m/s^2 is no joke. Go to a supermarket get a cart and try to push it at 9.8m/s^2 for 5 sec and then come back.

Ok, I'm talking about the weakness of gravity compared to the other fundamental forces of nature. Not about the weakness of gravity compared to a person. Still, a person can lift a pencil off the ground with no effort at all, against the pull of an entire planet.
 

shocksyde

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Originally posted by: Arcadio
Originally posted by: JTsyo
9.8m/s^2 is no joke. Go to a supermarket get a cart and try to push it at 9.8m/s^2 for 5 sec and then come back.

Ok, I'm talking about the weakness of gravity compared to the other fundamental forces of nature. Not about the weakness of gravity compared to a person. Still, a person can lift a pencil off the ground with no effort at all, against the pull of an entire planet.

You're such a moron.

Did you try my suggestion yet?
 

herm0016

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gravity is a very weak force when compared to other atomic forces. it is thought that gravity is a force that "leaks" out of different dimensions to our current set. gravity is proportional to the mass of the objects and the distance between them, every object has gravity. if gravity was a strong force your keyboard would be attracted to your face with much greater force than it is now.

A good way to picture gravity is to take a sheet of plastic wrap stretched tightly over a large bowl, then place an object in the middle. the shape of the plastic will simulate the force of gravity as you move away from the object. take a pea that is round and roll it along the plastic, it curves around the other object and, with a bit of force will "orbit" the larger object, while still making a small dent from its own gravity. now extrapolate this to the 4 dimensions and you will have a better understanding of how gravity is thought to work.



as to this topic: he is right, why all the flaming? I guess i over estimated the intelligence of AT, though, that seems to happen a lot.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: herm0016
gravity is a very weak force when compared to other atomic forces. it is thought that gravity is a force that "leaks" out of different dimensions to our current set. gravity is proportional to the mass of the objects and the distance between them, every object has gravity. if gravity was a strong force your keyboard would be attracted to your face with much greater force than it is now.

A good way to simulate gravity is to take a sheet of plastic wrap stretched tightly over a large bowl, then place an object in the middle. the shape of the plastic will simulate the force of gravity as you move away from the object. take a pea that is round and roll it along the plastic, it curves around the other object and, with a bit of force will "orbit" the larger object, while still making a small dent from its own gravity. now extrapolate this to the 4 dimensions.

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Reps 4 life.
 

Jeff7

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Originally posted by: herm0016
gravity is a very weak force when compared to other atomic forces. it is thought that gravity is a force that "leaks" out of different dimensions to our current set. gravity is proportional to the mass of the objects and the distance between them, every object has gravity. if gravity was a strong force your keyboard would be attracted to your face with much greater force than it is now.

A good way to picture gravity is to take a sheet of plastic wrap stretched tightly over a large bowl, then place an object in the middle. the shape of the plastic will simulate the force of gravity as you move away from the object. take a pea that is round and roll it along the plastic, it curves around the other object and, with a bit of force will "orbit" the larger object, while still making a small dent from its own gravity. now extrapolate this to the 4 dimensions and you will have a better understanding of how gravity is thought to work.






as to this topic: he is right, why all the flaming? I guess i over estimated the intelligence of AT, though, that seems to happen a lot.
Originally posted by: Arcadio
Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Reps 4 life.
See bolded.

Also, you don't 'ang around OT enough, 'erm0016. Otherwise, you'd see why 'e is so damned irritating to every uman around 'ere.




 

Adam8281

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The flaming isn't because what you're saying is wrong, but because you seem to have an annoying way of saying things, plus the fiasco that is your refusal to type the letter h.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: Gibson486
Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy
Originally posted by: Chryso
I can't believe you remain unbanned.

This.

I guess that means the forces of gravity are not monitoring this board

Why would I get banned? This thread deals with an intelligent topic, not related to computers. It's in the right sub-forum. And I'm not posting offensive stuff or disrespecting anyone.

Edit: made this post a minute too late.
 

herm0016

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i do hang around here a lot, and hes no worse than any one else that does the H thing...

edit! look! H's! i guess he is better then the people who still refuse to type them!
 
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Tim

Originally posted by: herm0016
gravity is a very weak force when compared to other atomic forces. it is thought that gravity is a force that "leaks" out of different dimensions to our current set. gravity is proportional to the mass of the objects and the distance between them, every object has gravity. if gravity was a strong force your keyboard would be attracted to your face with much greater force than it is now.

A good way to picture gravity is to take a sheet of plastic wrap stretched tightly over a large bowl, then place an object in the middle. the shape of the plastic will simulate the force of gravity as you move away from the object. take a pea that is round and roll it along the plastic, it curves around the other object and, with a bit of force will "orbit" the larger object, while still making a small dent from its own gravity. now extrapolate this to the 4 dimensions and you will have a better understanding of how gravity is thought to work.



as to this topic: he is right, why all the flaming? I guess i over estimated the intelligence of AT, though, that seems to happen a lot.

Search some of his other topics, and get back to us.

Also, from the bolded words, I extrapolate that you clearly demostrate a huge lack in true knowledge in regards to gravity. The higher you are on your horse, the more it's going to hurt when you get knocked off. Practice what you preach, brother!
 

SphinxnihpS

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Originally posted by: Arcadio
If some of you don't understand what I'm talking about, I will be glad to explain it. Can anyone else back me up on this? I'm sure some of you know physics....

Yeah it does tend to fuck up "the theory of everything".

If M theory is correct, gravity is just as strong as the other five forces (three, sir), right, three forces, it just originates in other dimensions.

If 5% of the people here knew what you were talking about, I would be shocked.
 

BudAshes

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Originally posted by: herm0016
gravity is a very weak force when compared to other atomic forces. it is thought that gravity is a force that "leaks" out of different dimensions to our current set. gravity is proportional to the mass of the objects and the distance between them, every object has gravity. if gravity was a strong force your keyboard would be attracted to your face with much greater force than it is now.

A good way to picture gravity is to take a sheet of plastic wrap stretched tightly over a large bowl, then place an object in the middle. the shape of the plastic will simulate the force of gravity as you move away from the object. take a pea that is round and roll it along the plastic, it curves around the other object and, with a bit of force will "orbit" the larger object, while still making a small dent from its own gravity. now extrapolate this to the 4 dimensions and you will have a better understanding of how gravity is thought to work.



as to this topic: he is right, why all the flaming? I guess i over estimated the intelligence of AT, though, that seems to happen a lot.

We understand that it is considered the weakest of the 4 forces(electromagnetism, weak force strong force and gravity), but it still has universe wide effects so saying it is weak is rather silly. Plus if you get enough matter together gravity becomes strong enough to overwhelm the other forces.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Search some of his other topics, and get back to us.

Most of my topics are discussion-worthy. They make you think about our world and reality. They deal with philosophical issues too.

Some threads might not be as bright, but still, they are still "off-topic"
 

TheVrolok

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Originally posted by: effowe
You = Idiot.

STFU

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I think gravity pwned you when you were about 2 years old, which would help explain these ridiculous threads.

KT

Originally posted by: QurazyQuisp
If it's so weak, you shouldn't have much to fear about jumping off of a sky scraper, should you?

Please do.

lol, I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't stand all your absolutely inane threads.

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Wow....WWYBYWB....?

Who Were You Before You Were Banned. :) So, WWYBYWB?



And yes, many of us know that gravity is a weak force relative to others, but what's the point in the thread again?
 
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Originally posted by: Arcadio
Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Search some of his other topics, and get back to us.

Most of my topics are discussion-worthy. They make you think about our world and reality. They deal with philosophical issues too.

Some threads might not be as bright, but still, they are still "off-topic"

All of your topics made me think of nothing other than you being a complete tool.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: TheVrolok


Who Were You Before You Were Banned. :) So, WWYBYWB?

Oh, WWYBYWB.... I wasn't anyone. This is my first username.


Originally posted by: TheVrolok

And yes, many of us know that gravity is a weak force relative to others, but what's the point in the thread again?

That question can be asked about 90% of the other threads in this forum.
 

Capt Caveman

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Originally posted by: Arcadio
Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Search some of his other topics, and get back to us.

Most of my topics are discussion-worthy. They make you think about our world and reality. They deal with philosophical issues too.

Some threads might not be as bright, but still, they are still "off-topic"

Yes, asking about bringing a laptop to the beach was very philosophical and discussion-worthy.
 

TheVrolok

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Originally posted by: Arcadio
That question can be asked about 90% of the other threads in this forum.

Often true, but it's usually not the same person starting every 5th thread. It's not entirely the fact that the threads are inane, but the rate in which they are posted.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: theplaidfad


All of your topics made me think of nothing other than you being a complete tool.

I can 'onestly say that most of my topics are very educational and informative. But let's get back to gravity, please.

To those of you who think gravity is strong, you are not really seeing the big picture: the entire planet Earth pulls all objects towards its center. 'owever, just by picking up an object you are using a force which is greater than the force exerted by the entire planet Earth.

A really strong force is present in the nucleus of an atom. The force that 'olds the nucleus of an atom is so strong, that breaking that force is what produces an atomic bomb. And we are talking about an atom. Not an entire planet.
 

Arcadio

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Originally posted by: TheVrolok
Originally posted by: Arcadio
That question can be asked about 90% of the other threads in this forum.

Often true, but it's usually not the same person starting every 5th thread. It's not entirely the fact that the threads are inane, but the rate in which they are posted.

I make ONE or TWO threads a day. Sometimes even less.... check if you don't believe me...
 

JohnCU

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it's weak but it has infinite range, where as the strong nuclear force is the strongest but is limited to a range of 10^-15 m