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9. Since all atoms are constantly in motion

Mon Nov 4, 2013, 06:32 PM

Nov 2013

I wonder if a turn at that speed would just mean the shaft in the concrete rotates without moving the concrete at all.

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This mind-bending machine completes one turn every 2.3 trillion years [View all] Flying Squirrel Nov 2013 OP

Hah, hah, Nature... She can mess up the most careful plans. hunter Nov 2013 #1

Yeah, it doesn't sound like it's going to last too long, even now. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #3

They need nikto Nov 2013 #4

So, this is a simulation of the GOP method of running the House then? Rosco T. Nov 2013 #5

DUzy! klook Nov 2013 #14

I automatically assumed that the gears were turning very slowly, hedgehog Nov 2013 #6

Plus the Elasticity of the metal in the Gear Train. PeoViejo Nov 2013 #8

Since all atoms are constantly in motion passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #9

My brain hurts! hedgehog Nov 2013 #10

"Nobody can possibly know if the last gear is even moving at all!" greiner3 Nov 2013 #16

Why? Peace Patriot Nov 2013 #12

If the 1st gear is about 5cm in radius muriel_volestrangler Nov 2013 #13

What a waste! Rain Mcloud Nov 2013 #15

Beautiful gear sets! dreampunk Nov 2013 #17