Re: Naive conceptions

["Donald E. Simanek" <dsimanek@eagle.lhup.edu>]

On Sun, 14 Dec 1997, Emilio O. Roxin wrote:

> Hi!
>    To describe a light bulb as a "darkness absorber" is really funny,
> but such a "negative interpretation" is often used. An example:
>    Assume we are in a helicopter, observing the traffic along a highway.
> The highway is packed with cars, almost bumper-to-bumper, going at a
> uniform speed of 55 m.p.h. From time to time there are some gaps
> ("holes") between cars. Would you not say that these gaps are also
> moving at 55 m.p.h.?
>    Regards   Emilio

The "dark sucker" is a classic of science humor, and can be found several
places on the net. If you are in a hurry, you'll find it linked in the
humor section of my web page. While you are there, take a look at
"Theological Thermodynamics." 

	-- Donald

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