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Re: Summarry of the momentum wars and idea.
KellySt@aol.com writes:
> > If a static structure had to dissipate energy continuously to
> > remain standing, where would such energy come from? Why doesn't
> > your house fall down? Where are the batteries?
>
> The energy is coming from the gravitational attraction of the earth. It is
> disapated as heat in the structure of the house. In a structure under heavy
> loads (too heavy) you can feel the heat in the structure.
Really? So when does the earth run out of gravity?
I think you've spent too much time in the Cartoon Physics section
of Acme Physics Warehouse.
Tell me about one of these structures that I can go visit, put my
hand on, and feel the heat.