Why http://optionalreaction.com/articles/ghd/index.htm Isn't Working?

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The thread discusses the functionality and validity of the website http://optionalreaction.com/articles/ghd/index.htm, with participants questioning its content and the claims made within it. The discussion includes elements of humor, skepticism, and technical reasoning related to physics concepts.

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  • One participant questions the validity of the website, suggesting it is "nonsense."
  • Another participant challenges the notion of humor in the discussion, implying that the original poster may have intended to mislead others.
  • A later reply critiques the mathematical reasoning presented on the website, specifically regarding the relationship between force and acceleration, referencing basic physics principles.
  • Participants express skepticism about the claims made on the website, with one noting that the information's release could affect patenting issues.
  • There is a challenge regarding the claim about energy requirements for accelerating a ball on a slope compared to direct acceleration.

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Participants generally disagree on the validity and seriousness of the claims made on the website, with some viewing it as nonsensical while others question the intent behind the discussion. The overall tone suggests a lack of consensus on the website's content.

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Some participants reference basic physics concepts and educational experiences, indicating a potential gap in understanding or interpretation of the claims made on the website. There are unresolved questions regarding the mathematical claims and their implications.

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Hi,

Could anyone tell me why http://optionalreaction.com/articles/ghd/index.htm doesn't work?

Many thanks in advance (this problem has been bothering me for a long time),
Keith
 
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Because it is nonsense?
 
What is nonsense?
 
This discovery has been made available to the universe in the hope that it will help ease the pain and suffering of those who are victims of the universe.

That is nonsense.
 
I guess you guys have no sense of humour here?

I have had 1 (7 point) warning, and two unintelligent replies.

Cya
 
In addition, you've got a dumb website.
Goodbye.
 
optionalreaction said:
I guess you guys have no sense of humour here?
Sense of humour. OK, so it's a joke. And you were hoping to dupe others into making serious replies?

Cya
 
optionalreaction said:
Hi,

Could anyone tell me why http://optionalreaction.com/articles/ghd/index.htm doesn't work?

Many thanks in advance (this problem has been bothering me for a long time),
Keith
Just in case you're serious, do the math. Its pretty straightforward that if f=ma then ma=f. You flipped an equation over and somehow got a different answer doing it one way than the other way!

edit: IIRC, I first learned f=ma in 8th grade physical science class coincident with geometry/trigonometry. This problem is a simple sliding-on-a-frictionless-incline problem and a piece of cake for a halfway competent 8th grader. That 8th grader would probably laugh at your website's claim. So its tough to expect that real engineers would give you any more than a dismissive "that's nonsense".
 
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The release of this information (November 2002) will stop any patents.
That was my favorite part.
 
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To start off, how do you justify your claim that:

Accelerating a ball balanced on a 45 degree slope needs only ~62.5% of the energy needed to directly accelerate a ball of equal mass.
 

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