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The discussion centers on the dynamics of a setup involving a pipe, mass, and dynamite, questioning the forces at play and the relevance of speed relative to Earth and the Sun. Participants express confusion over the connection between the speed of the system and the forces acting on the table's leg. The inquiry includes considerations of symmetry and friction in relation to the mass pushing against the pipe's wall. Clarifications are sought regarding the physical setup and its implications. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of analyzing forces in a dynamic system.
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I really have no idea what you are asking here. You have dynamite inside a pipe? Is the pipe the "table's leg" you are referring to? What possible relevance could speed with respect to the Earth (isn't the pipe or table on the earth) or with respect to the sun possibly have to do with this?
 
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