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Locomotive, Einstein Equation

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  1. Feb 5, 2015 #1

    Baluncore

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    Do the Einstein field equations explain why this locomotive is sinking into the Bolivian sand?
    Uyuni Train Cemetery, Bolivia 18sth71nnihl8jpg.jpg
     
    Baluncore, Feb 5, 2015
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  3. Feb 5, 2015 #2

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    They are responsible for it.
    The paint makes the locomotive heavier.
    I would not hide the obvious answer in a spoiler.
     
    mfb, Feb 5, 2015
  4. Feb 7, 2015 #3

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    @ mfb. I think you must have quickly edited your initial post to insert the spoiler box.
    My email notification of your reply showed the content of the spoiler box only.
     
    Baluncore, Feb 7, 2015
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    Yes I did.
     
    mfb, Feb 7, 2015
  6. Apr 6, 2015 #5

    Greg Bernhardt

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    doh, I was there a few years ago and missed it!
     
    Greg Bernhardt, Apr 6, 2015
  7. Apr 6, 2015 #6

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    What an idea you have just triggered.
    Last month I purchased a rusted garden ornament from a scrap dealer. It was an historical Robey & Co portable steam engine from the 1880s. I will stabilise what remains and paint it to stop to rust.
    What would an appropriate equation be? H2O = MC2 Will that make them think?
     
    Baluncore, Apr 6, 2015
  8. Apr 11, 2015 #7

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    Probably you know of this stuff, but i'll mention it just in case.
    i use a phosphoric acid based stabilizer with some chromates in it, Hardware and home supply stores have it under various brand names.. around here it's "Ospho" . It changes rust into a more stable black material.
    It also etches aluminum so paint will stick. I used it on that pink boat with good results.
     
    jim hardy, Apr 11, 2015
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