30-03-2013, 02:08 PM
The errors that can arise from using the Conservation of Energy Theorem: hmm, yes, I see what you mean.
So, on that basis, whenever I do encounter 'energy exchanges' in any branch of Physics that I dabble in, from now on I will have to tread a bit carefully. And if I do insist on using the C. of E. theorem {Whoops! . . Err, that's nothing to do with religion, Mr. Moderator
}, I shall simply remind myself that the apparent 'lost' energy hasn't actually been lost, but that it is somewhere in the System that I haven't accounted for.
So, on that basis, my taking up the profession of an Accountant doesn't seem to be such a good idea! I'll stick to electronics, D-I-Y etc. Unlike a few accountants that I know, I won't get rich, but worrying about apparent contradictions in the C. of E. theorem won't keep me awake at night!
This thread, for me, has proved to be very enlightening; probably one of the most useful threads that I have been involved in, anywhere, for quite a long time.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed.
Al. / March 30, 2013 //
So, on that basis, whenever I do encounter 'energy exchanges' in any branch of Physics that I dabble in, from now on I will have to tread a bit carefully. And if I do insist on using the C. of E. theorem {Whoops! . . Err, that's nothing to do with religion, Mr. Moderator
}, I shall simply remind myself that the apparent 'lost' energy hasn't actually been lost, but that it is somewhere in the System that I haven't accounted for.So, on that basis, my taking up the profession of an Accountant doesn't seem to be such a good idea! I'll stick to electronics, D-I-Y etc. Unlike a few accountants that I know, I won't get rich, but worrying about apparent contradictions in the C. of E. theorem won't keep me awake at night!
This thread, for me, has proved to be very enlightening; probably one of the most useful threads that I have been involved in, anywhere, for quite a long time.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed.
Al. / March 30, 2013 //
