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Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2014, 19:44
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

I don't see a problem that needs an answer. ...

I don't see a problem that needs an answer.

Here is a clue. Ballstic coefficient.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2014, 19:32
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Ah, the theatre for scientific illiterates has...

Ah, the theatre for scientific illiterates has re-opened.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2014, 19:33
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Unfortunately I have made some posts which only...

Unfortunately I have made some posts which only contributed to the noise so would be hypocritical to comment. Strange that so many people lost their lives in a manner which may have been awful (hope...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2014, 17:57
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

If it's any consolation I admit to being confused...

If it's any consolation I admit to being confused too.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 17:58
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Natural frame just means the one that makes the...

Natural frame just means the one that makes the formulation easiest, nothing of cosmological significance implied.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 15:47
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Well sometimes you just have to hazard a guess :)

Well sometimes you just have to hazard a guess :)
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 15:38
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Awblain's address is Pasadena. Judging by his...

Awblain's address is Pasadena. Judging by his accurate responses I guess he works in an engineering capacity for a tech company perhaps associated with JPL. I studied for a couple of years at a place...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 15:01
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

A Squared, yes it was considering the variation...

A Squared, yes it was considering the variation with height that is the guys undoing. As for temporal variation I was trying to figure out if that was on anyone's mind.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 14:09
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Him....you got there first. A couple of...

Him....you got there first. A couple of complications owing to the cm of the system being within the earth (3000 miles from centre) and the earth not revolving owing to this motion ie not a dumbbell...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 13:30
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

And the tidal bulge on the other side is caused...

And the tidal bulge on the other side is caused by...?
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 11:07
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

For the genuinely curious a good explanation of...

For the genuinely curious a good explanation of the equilibrium theory of tides can be found in Newtonian Mechanics A P French p531 et seq.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 10:55
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

It is not that close to the earth's core. Awblain...

It is not that close to the earth's core. Awblain is correct in everything he says as far as I can tell a comment I can't make about said professor.

Edit: you are right to be sceptical about...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 10:38
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

As has been pointed out, to understand tides you...

As has been pointed out, to understand tides you have to realise its a dynamic problem which must be framed appropriately as two revolving extensible bodies rotating about their common cm. The...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 01:24
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Aww come on guys I'm feeling lonely.

Aww come on guys I'm feeling lonely.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 00:42
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Oh dear do I have to repeat myself. I am asking...

Oh dear do I have to repeat myself. I am asking for someone to explain this variable gravity theory of tides. If you can, fine, please do. If you can't I'll continue to wait.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2014, 23:24
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Nothing? How very wise.

Nothing? How very wise.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2014, 23:12
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

Just read his paper. Oh dear, he has stuffed up...

Just read his paper. Oh dear, he has stuffed up on his altitude dependent gravity. Not impressed by his discussions on numerical methods either. But what's this about variable gravity causing the...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2014, 23:01
Replies: 156
Views: 31,897
Posted By Mr Optimistic

What's this about variable gravity causing tides....

What's this about variable gravity causing tides. That's a bit novel. Can someone explain?
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