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Re: SPIN - the Zetas Explain


Article: <5aec3f$g36@dfw-ixnews4.ix.netcom.com>
From: saquo@ix.netcom.com(Nancy )
Subject: Re: SPIN - the Zetas Explain
Date: 1 Jan 1997 18:57:51 GMT

In article <5a9hkg$al6$1@news.sas.ab.ca> Paul Campbell writes
>> (Begin ZetaTalk[TM])
>> The speed of a spin is fastest toward the center of the
>> spinning object, a factor easily noted by comparing
>> hurricane wind speeds with those at the center of tornadoes.
>> But why the difference?
>
> This answer doesn't work for the figure skater. If as you
> claim spin is faster at the center then why doesn't a figure
> skater's twist her head off when she is holding her hands
> out to the side?
> scopedr@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca ()

(Begin ZetaTalk[TM])
We note that theoretical such as angular momentum and space/time warp can be discussed in hallowed terms here, but the theoretical concept of spin speed CANNOT be entertained. Is this because it is OUR statement Paul, and not something a human uttered? Theoretical spin speed is fastest toward the center of a spinning object, and this is why the spin speed increases as the area decreases. There is less drag on the periphery, from all the many factors that constitute drag.
(End ZetaTalk[TM])