False Beats

[JIMRPT@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 9/03/2000 3:59:50 PM, Paul wrote:

<<There are, however other possible interpretations of what is happening, 
which
is why I'm interested in opening it to debate.>>

Paul;
 Don't "debate" it measure it yourself.  Cut a strip of bushing cloth to an 
accurately measured length say two inches long. Also cut a block of wood to 
any acurately measured dimension, say 1 inch square by  2inches long. In the 
block of wood drill a very precise hole all the way through the block (1 inch 
dimension)  ,
the hole to be, say, 3/8ths.
 Next soak both the wool and the wood in the same solution of your 
preference, say 50/50 alcohol and water let the wool and the wood stay in 
this solutuion for say 10 minutes. Take both objects out of the water and set 
them on a non absorbant surface. After both objects are dry enough not to get 
your hands wet when you pick them up measure them, the wool in length, and 
the wood in outside dimensions...also measure the hole you have drilled in 
the wood (you can use the drill bit you drilled the hole with).
 Finally allow both objects to thoroughly dry, say 24 to 48 hours, and 
measure a second time.
 Let us know what you find. :-)
Jim Bryant (FL)