Secondary thermal energey conversion to inertial energy.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of using resonance waves to convert thermal energy from molecular vibrations into directed motion, potentially enabling an object to accelerate rapidly. The focus includes theoretical implications and the nature of resonance waves involved.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes the idea of using resonance waves to align molecular motion in a way that could lead to high-speed takeoff.
  • Another participant questions the type of resonance wave being referenced, indicating its importance to the discussion.
  • A third participant suggests that various forms of resonance, including magnetic and sound waves, could be employed to influence molecular direction.
  • In contrast, a later reply asserts that it is not possible to convert random thermal motion into directed motion as proposed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of the proposed concept, with no consensus reached on the possibility of converting thermal energy into directed motion through resonance waves.

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is it possible by any means to use a type of resonance wave to convert the vibrating motion of molecules in an object such that they start moving in the same direction causing the object to take off at high speed once the majority of the molecules are moving in the same direction?
the acceleration will be instantaneous and incredibly high and only last while aligning the remaining molecules of said object until it leaves the resonance field.
 
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What sort of "resonance wave" are you talking about? It's kind of important to know.
 
magnetic sound physical impacts anything that can cause a temporary change in direction
 
Nope. There's nothing that can "convert" the random thermal motion in the way you're thinking of.
 

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