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Thread #140745 Message #3236233
Posted By: GUEST,999
09-Oct-11 - 12:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Can somebody explain in plain English
Subject: RE: BS: Can somebody explain in plain English
Keith, I know that. I'll try once more, no offense--I'm not making myself clear. There is no such thing as infinite energy or infinite mass. The E=mc2 formula doesn't work in all directions. It's a statement meant to 'predict' what one can expect from some 'weight' of matter that is converted to energy. The formula really says, E = m. Choose light as the constant and use whatever measures you wish for energy and (rest)mass. The c2 is for atomic/subatomic particles.
Paul, thank you too. What I'm saying is this: time cannot go backwards. It's I think the same type of proof one would use to demonstrate that you can never reach the wall across the room from you. I'm sure you're aware of it, but in case you're not--
You're in a room that is 20 linear meters from one wall to the other. To get to the other wall you first have to cover half the distance. From that new start point you have to again cover half the distance. The from that new start point, etc. So, you never reach the other wall. However, we both know you will. Proof on paper is not always = to proof in reality.
Course, then again guys, I could be way far out to lunch.