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berkeman said:No worries. We don't allow debunking here, since it uses up electrons that are already tired from their journey...
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Does electricty gain / lose power traveling up / down hill? [Not]
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The discussion centers on the misconception that electricity loses power when traveling uphill, as proposed by a software engineer. Participants unanimously reject this idea, emphasizing that gravitational effects on electricity are negligible compared to electromagnetic forces. They highlight that electrons in AC circuits oscillate rather than move directionally, rendering altitude changes irrelevant. The consensus is that the cost of burying power lines is primarily due to construction expenses, not gravitational factors.
PREREQUISITES- Basic understanding of AC and DC electricity
- Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts
- Knowledge of power distribution systems
- Awareness of electromagnetic forces
- Research the principles of AC electricity and electron movement
- Explore the costs and benefits of underground versus overhead power lines
- Learn about the effects of gravity on electrical systems
- Investigate electromagnetic theory and its implications on power transmission
Electrical engineers, power distribution professionals, and anyone interested in debunking myths about electricity and its behavior in power systems.
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See post #24Blank_Stare said:
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phinds said:
I would consider asking him about that, if I had any grasp on the material. Maybe after I browse that article a few more times, I will have some clue, but as it stands... see my avatar...jim hardy said:
You know, it occurs to me that I have forgotten to ask him about his views regarding the shape of the earth, the location of the center of the universe, and the actual age of creation...
Maybe I'll let those dogs lie?
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Yeah, just walk away.Blank_Stare said:
Or just for fun, have a tinfoil hat handy anytime you are talking with him. If he brings up any BS issues, just pull out the tinfoil hat and don it. Say you got the advice to guard your brain from his BS on the Physics Forums. That should short circuit his brain... Are you trained in CPR?
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Actually I just got reminded that we don't waste elecrons debunking nonsense on the PF, so this thread needs to be closed. The link from @jim hardy is the best scientific reference to tie off this thread with. 
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