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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> skrev i meddelandet news:H7uLH0.I7r@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) This is where the force equations will hit you hard :-) The next pulley will suddenly get a great force through the line, and needs to increase it's thrust (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Fly Guy
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Wow! That's SO cool. I especially like the interaction with the space beings. :) I wish there was more like this. -JHK (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: A space physics question
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(...) I'll say "sure" but with this question as a follow-up. Pulleys are usually used on Earth to gain a mechanical advantage. In space, since the object is weightless (but still has mass!) there isn't the need for the pulleys... at least as far as (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.space)
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| | Fly Guy
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Try it. Use the arrow keys. Fly away... (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: A space physics question
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(...) ... (...) It would be far more efficient to attach thrusters to the object being winched and move it to that location - or, if that is not possible, attach the tether line (which you've got on your object being moved) to a tow ship. Assuming (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.space)
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| | A space physics question
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Imagine a winch pulling a rope or cable through a series of pulleys (horizontal) that are staked to the ground. The pulleys are arranged so that the rope makes a zig zag pattern on the ground. There is an object at one end of the cable, being reeled (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: stopping topics vs. dealing with troublemakers and nonconstructive participants
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(...) I had already said it was a matter of perspective. (...) I get the feeling you are being obtuse... (...) After avoiding the question a number times, you now claim the question is invalid. I'll try again; Is that, on balance, good or bad? (...) (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Interesting Ebay auction
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(...) Sure, it sounds like a cool idea, but I'll bet that the shipping charges are murder. Dave! (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Interesting Ebay auction
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(URL) THE ENTIRE RUSTIC TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE CA" Wow, wonder what people are going to auction off next. -JHK (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Herring
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Guacamole! Do you make a taco layer dip? I like sliced avocado and tomato on turkey with seven-grain bread. Guess who is cooking dinner tonight. Tostitos scoops are neat. When I saw them this weekend I started to think of how to build with them. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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