Virtual Capstan

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 22:25:54 +0200



Mark Davidson wrote:

> Force is static.  Work is not static.  Work=energy=force*distance.
> My concern is conservation of energy.
> How do you get more work/energy out of the back of the key than you put in
> at the front?
> (Hint: you don't.)
> Where does the extra work come from?
>
> I understand the leverage issues/argument.  But leverage isn't energy.
>
> -Mark

Hmmmmm a very interesting point that hadnt crossed my mind at all. I have to
think (and sleep)  on this one. And with that, and a final thanks for the
evening on all the good input from you folks on this, I bid you all a good
nite.

Cheers

RicB


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