Dr. Bruce DePalma's Spinning Ball Anomaly: Fact or Fiction?

In summary, Dr. Bruce DePalma claims to have conducted an experiment showing that a spinning ball can travel higher and fall faster than a non-rotating ball, with no explanation in Newtonian physics. He also has a project involving a "free energy" device using a rotating magnet. Some question the validity of these claims, while others believe that new scientific ideas are constantly emerging and should not be dismissed.
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Azael
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When just browsing around I stumbled over a claimed experiment done by Dr. Bruce DePalma where he claims he has shown that you can make a spinning ball travel higher and fall faster then a non rotating ball. He claims this has no explanation in Newtonian physics.

http://www.padrak.com/ine/NEN_5_7_4.html

Its this pure crackpottery?? This DePalma guy also has some rather fishy project like a "free energy" device using some kind of rotating magnet:confused:
 
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Azael said:
When just browsing around I stumbled over a claimed experiment done by Dr. Bruce DePalma where he claims he has shown that you can make a spinning ball travel higher and fall faster then a non rotating ball. He claims this has no explanation in Newtonian physics.
http://www.padrak.com/ine/NEN_5_7_4.html
Its this pure crackpottery?? This DePalma guy also has some rather fishy project like a "free energy" device using some kind of rotating magnet:confused:

Sounds more like a con than a crackpot. I would forget about it.
 
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Dr. Bruce DePalma went to MIT and Harvard. If a thousand years ago you told someone the Earth was round they would probably call you an idiot. Now look where we are, the idea of physics could change so much in the next 1000 years that i wouldn't count out any crazy idea.
 
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Science didn't exist 1000 years ago, so that analogy is flawed. And this thread is 3 years old.
 

1. What is the spinning ball anomaly proposed by Dr. Bruce DePalma?

The spinning ball anomaly refers to the idea proposed by Dr. Bruce DePalma that a spinning ball would experience a decrease in weight due to the Coriolis effect. This effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth and would result in a slight decrease in weight for a spinning object.

2. Is there any scientific evidence to support Dr. DePalma's theory?

While Dr. DePalma's theory has been tested and debated by scientists, there is currently no scientific evidence to support the spinning ball anomaly. Many experiments have been conducted and have failed to demonstrate a decrease in weight for a spinning ball.

3. What have been the criticisms of Dr. DePalma's theory?

One of the main criticisms of Dr. DePalma's theory is that it goes against the laws of physics, specifically the law of conservation of energy. Additionally, the experiments conducted to test the theory have been criticized for not being rigorous enough and for not considering other factors that could affect the results.

4. Are there any potential applications for the spinning ball anomaly?

While the spinning ball anomaly has not been proven, there have been some suggestions for potential applications. For example, some have proposed that if the effect could be harnessed, it could be used to create more efficient energy sources.

5. What is the current status of research on the spinning ball anomaly?

Currently, research on the spinning ball anomaly is ongoing, with some scientists still attempting to replicate and test the theory. However, the majority of the scientific community does not consider the theory to be valid and it is not widely accepted as a scientific fact.

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